First of all, let me also say that it has been a pleasure working with the gentleman from Florida. The big difference being chairman and being ranking member--I will tell you a little secret--is that you get to speak first. Other than…

Reclaiming my time, I thank my friend, the distinguished whip from Maryland, for his continued involvement in this effort and his steadfast advocacy for making sure that the process sees that the new FBI headquarters is located on the best…

I support the amendment. The aim of this amendment is to create an Office of Good Jobs within the Department of the Treasury. This office would help ensure that the Treasury makes contracting and employment decisions encouraging the…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Nevada will be postponed. Amendment No. 21 Offered by Mrs. Blackburn The Acting CHAIR. It is…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Tennessee will be postponed. {time} 0020 Amendment No. 23 Offered by Mr. Buck The Acting…

We heard some comments on the House floor before about what people are offended at that my side speaks about, and the word ``oversight'' was used. I want to make it clear that I am the biggest supporter of oversight, but oversight does not…

I think that this is one of those opportunities to insert language into an appropriations bill that doesn't belong there. I think the gentleman, who is a very nice guy, should rethink it. Maybe he can invite us all to his home State and we…

The problem with this argument is that it has become an abortion argument and it isn't a debate about abortion. It is an issue about a doctor and a woman and her healthcare decision and an insurance where one person can have certain rights…

First of all, I want to apologize to Mr. Renacci for wrecking his name. It has happened to me a lot of times. Secondly, I am not a lawyer, but what the gentleman said made a lot of sense to me. I wonder--I wonder--if what applies to us…

That will confuse some people. Mr. Chairman, I urge support of the amendment. This amendment would strike language that prevents reform of the 501(c)(4) rules that have caused confusion and abuse in the campaign financial field. We have…

First of all, I think my Reagan quote was better than the other Reagan quote, and I stand by that comment. I reserve the balance of my time.

I thank the chairman. I was going to open up by saying the same thing: This is probably the most bipartisan account that we have in this bill and it has been for years. I rise in strong opposition to this amendment. This amendment would…