I, too, commend the gentlewoman's efforts to bring this matter to our attention. She has described well the sometimes conflicting concerns regarding vegetation and levees. I look forward to continuing to work with her and our other…

I'd be glad to engage in a colloquy with the gentlelady from California (Ms. Matsui).

Let me associate my remarks with the ranking member's. We thank all of those who have come forward. We look forward to a vigorous couple of days ahead as we consider the rest of the energy and water bill. I thank the gentleman and all…

I want to thank the gentleman, Mr. Thompson, for bringing this issue to our committee's attention. We take seriously our obligation of ensuring that Reclamation is efficiently using its appropriated funds to maximize the taxpayer return on…

I want to thank the gentlewoman for her concern about sustaining the mission of science, fusion energy, research, and other activities at the National Ignition Facility. I know she's a strong advocate for science, and I commend her for her…

I am very pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. Boustany).

I thank the gentleman from Maryland for yielding and for the additional and very valuable extra background information regarding his subcommittee's very important and critical work on shale oil. As the gentleman noted, our bill's…

It is my honor to bring the fiscal year 2013 Energy and Water bill before the full House. Before I begin my remarks, let me thank the full chairman, Mr. Rogers, as well as the ranking member, Mr. Dicks, for their support of a very open…

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Don Payne and I have been friends for over 35 years. We served together in county government as freeholders in New Jersey from our respective counties, Morris and Essex Counties, before he preceded me…

Don Payne took up the cause for suffering people around the world and gave voice to their plight even at great personal risk.

Rather than publicly arguing with Israel, they should be more clearly spelling out U.S. willingness to take military action if Iran is discovered taking steps toward bomb making.

I want to thank the chairman for his support and leadership as we work through the appropriations process. Mr. Speaker, this morning I am pleased to support this appropriations bill that keeps our government open for business but that also…