It shouldn't take a Congressional hearing to get CPSC to do its job and prevent babies from dying.

I voted against it because I think there is a jurisdictional issue with the EPA, as they control emissions.

I do not take the responsibility to lead this agency and execute its mission lightly.

Nothing is more important than the safety of our children and our families.

I am deeply disappointed in your efforts to delay this potentially lifesaving rule.

I don't consider the constitution a red herring.

I do not think it is justified, and I think one of the things the agency has to do is consider risk.

The power of the purse was harder to ignore.

Thank you very much, Barbara, Mr. Speaker. One of the many joys of being active with this remarkable, effective association is that it brings together Republicans and Democrats in our many programs, whether it is a part of our board of…

The United States Government cannot, and should not, try to create a zero risk society.

If we inspire cooperation, rather than hostility, we will see quicker introduction of safer designs, as well as timely removal of defective products.

The common goal among all of us, Congress, CPSC, industry, and consumers, is safety.

I believe that that safety can be achieved in a balanced, reasonable way that does not unnecessarily burden the regulated community.

I do hope that today's hearing strengthens our partnership to keep consumers safe from unreasonable risks of injury.

While we may differ significantly on the policy issues, the tone he has set at the agency is one of collegiality and mutual respect.

On rollcall No. 659, had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' ____________________

We must reemphasize that as the VA works to improve its purchased care and care coordination programs, foremost remains the fact that none of these initiatives should be designed to replace the high quality of care provided by the VA…

We here in Washington and this government has no greater responsibility or moral duty than to make sure our veterans have the services and the care they have earned and they richly deserve.

Thank you very much to my friend and colleague from Michigan. Thank you for having this Special Order tonight. And I think it's so critical, Mr. Speaker, when the Docs Caucus has this event, and the people who are speaking are people are…

I thank the gentleman for yielding to me, and I rise today in support of my legislation, H.R. 4365, which would make Thrift Savings Plans subject to Federal tax levies. Currently, TSP accounts are not listed in the IRS Code provisions…

What is the possible motivation of the government to do this to an American?

I stand here today in strong support of H.R. 4078, the Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Creation Act, which takes important steps and strides to provide our businesses and our small businesses throughout this country with some…

I urge all of my colleagues to join me in strong support of this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the bill under consideration. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the…