When I became chairman of this committee in the past, I think I was the first chairman ever to say that I wanted less power rather than more power. The reason I said that was because I didn't want to oversee the District of Columbia as…

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.

If I didn't know better, I would be confused. On one hand, we cut money from the SEC because they shouldn't be the cop on Wall Street that it should be, but then on the other hand we want to continue to cut money and prevent them from…

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…

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…

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…

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 join you, Mr. Chairman, in opposition to this amendment. With all due respect to the gentlewoman, I think she hasn't read this particular committee's bill over the last few years. It has been cut and cut and cut and cut. If I was going…

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of this amendment. It strikes section 632 of the underlying bill, a controversial FCC rider that prohibits the FCC from implementing its order on net neutrality…

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…

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…