One measure in Washington of how solvable a problem is is the attendance at the hearing, and the higher the attendance the less solvable the problem.

We have had a long history of unfounded and inaccurate optimism on these questions.

I think really that is what Ms. McReynolds is talking about.

You should not be able to discharge these departure liabilities in bankruptcy.

I will never fill Mr. Cooper's shoes in any way, shape, or form.

I thank my friend, and it's so good to see her energy and enthusiasm back on this floor with us today. We welcome her. 286 days ago, the President of the United States came to this Chamber and addressed the number one problem that I hear…

My time is about to expire. One thing, if you have it, I would be interested in the KIA [killed in action] rates for Afghan forces.

A pivotal aspect of our country's strategy in Afghanistan is for the Afghans to be able to provide their own security.

On rollcall No. 371, had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. Broun of Georgia The CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Georgia…

I thank my friend for yielding. Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bernanke is on Capitol Hill today warning that if the Congress doesn't get the debt and deficit under control, we could be facing a fiscal collapse, a calamity. And he's…

I congratulate my colleague from New Jersey and you, Mr. Visclosky, for your very diligent and focused work on this bill. I know it was difficult. Mr. Chairman, we thank these Members for their leadership. Today, the people of the United…

I thank the gentleman. That budget allocation was short of the agreement that the majority and minority in the House and Senate struck last year on August 1. We've adhered to that agreement in so many other ways. I think the right thing to…