Recently, the President of the United States indicated that he will be sending legislation to the Congress in order to get America back to work. He also indicated that he would use the powers of the executive branch where there was no…

I came to this empty Chamber to discuss the issues of jobs and also the unemployment compensation extension, as well as taxes. As I neared the well, I heard one of our esteemed Members condemning the President for persecuting religion in a…

I would like to request the Chair recognize me for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair cannot entertain the gentleman's request at this time.

How much time is remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman has 1 minute remaining.

Well, rules are rules, and they have to be followed. I had really hoped that given my long acquaintance with Ed Jenkins that I would have the opportunity to share with his family and those that knew him. Unfortunately, those of us that…

Could the Chair tell me what request you might entertain so I can share my views for the late Ed Jenkins? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman has 1 minute remaining.

I would like unanimous consent that we extend it to 2 minutes additional. This is the end of it for Ed Jenkins, and I did not know. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair cannot entertain the gentleman's request.

Let me thank the gentlewoman from the Virgin Islands for having the foresight to try to protect our Constitution and the voting rights that all Americans are entitled to. Before I get into the subject matter, I would like to really first…

I was awed in listening to my friend, Congressman Paul. He usually comes up with some farfetched ideas that I have no idea what he's talking about. But the truth of the matter is that he is right. America is walking down a very serious…

I am amazed at the ability of the majority to change its position so fast. Sometimes I wish Democrats had the ability to do this. It wasn't too long ago that there was objection for the taxpayers holiday because of the impact on Social…

Well, with all respect to my chairman, I withdraw my reservation. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from New York withdraws his reservation of objection. Without objection, the request is granted. There was no objection. The SPEAKER…

I said I reserved it. Maybe I didn't make it clear what my position was. I was reserving the right to object. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Regular order has been demanded. Unless the unanimous-consent request is withdrawn, the gentleman from…