The gentleman raised a very important point that I want to make sure is not lost, and then I certainly look forward to you articulating some of the things you have been working on in terms of legislative proposals. But most of us, most…

I thank the gentleman from Georgia for his continued leadership and involvement in this issue in trying to bring about resolution. As we prepare to close, let me, again, make clear that, in my view and the view of, I believe, many…

Once again, we are moved and compelled to come to the House floor to deal with the seemingly unending problem of police violence in America. Over the last year, we have seen a parade of horribles, examples of police violence caught on…

I thank the distinguished gentlewoman from New Jersey for her very eloquent and passionate remarks. Mr. Speaker, one of the things that we clearly have to grapple with in this country is the fact that the criminal justice system is broken…

I thank Representative Johnson for raising a very important point. This is a difficult conversation. I understand it. It is not easy to have a conversation about law enforcement conduct that crosses the line into illegality, but we have…

I thank the distinguished gentleman from New Orleans for his thoughtful and eloquent exposition of the situation and for pointing out that, while this is not an easy conversation for us to have around the police's use of excessive force…

I thank the assistant leader, Mr. Clyburn, for his eloquent articulation, both of the history of police violence and oppressive laws and statutes done on the color of State law designed to undermine the constitutional principle of equal…

I think we could all agree that the litigation system is an important part of our democracy in the context of making sure that we resolve disputes in a manner consistent with the rule of law.

Let me first thank Chairman Ryan for his leadership and his support in bringing this important legislation, the Slain Officer Family Support Act of 2015, to the floor of the House of Representatives. Let me also thank my good friend, the…

If we can just pick up on that discussion, Commissioner Pai, you indicated that you thought it was public pressure brought to bear by President Obama in connection with what resulted in terms of the FCC order, is that correct?

And that was the American people expressing their opinion in terms of petitioning the government, correct?

So did the President engage in wrongdoing by articulating his position?

But putting that small fact aside for a moment, you don't think that the FCC's decision had anything to do with public sentiment, which I gather in a representative democracy is pretty important?

I thank my good friend and colleague, Representative Kelly from the great State of Illinois, for, once again, presiding over this CBC Special Order, this opportunity for members of the Congressional Black Caucus to speak directly to the…

Congressional Democrats are trying to move the country forward, but the House Republican budget is designed to turn back the clock. Instead of trying to take a balanced approach to dealing with our Nation's fiscal problems, the House…

We heard that when Dodd-Frank was passed it was going to end Wall Street productivity as we know it.

We were told it was going to end health care as we know it. Instead, more than 16 million previously uninsured Americans now have affordable health insurance.

If you put more money in the pockets of everyday Americans they will spend more. If you spend more you are going to yield economic growth.

When the Obama administration came into office in 2009 the President and the administration inherited a train wreck of an economy as a result of the Great Depression.

I thank the distinguished gentlewoman from Illinois for yielding, and of course I want to thank Congresswoman Kelly and Congressman Payne for their wonderful leadership in creating this opportunity for members of the Congressional Black…

I thank the distinguished gentlewoman from New York. We are here today to do a single job, and that should be to fund fully the Department of Homeland Security. Anything else is an abdication of our responsibility. Anything else is an act…

In less than 2 days, House Republicans are prepared to shut down the Department of Homeland Security, threatening the safety of the American people. At home, there is a noted and beloved philosopher by the name of Yogi Berra, who once…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 240, line 14, strike ``technology,'' and insert ``technology (including education about the harms of…

In 16 days, House Republicans are prepared to shut down the Department of Homeland Security. Once again, you are taking the American people on a reckless and irresponsible legislative joyride that is destined to crash and burn. You are…

In 2008 our economy collapsed, correct?