It's not the time to talk politics. But I am prepared to run for re-election and begin the process, as soon as we get everything under control, in the state.

I think it`s very clear that the governor and I have not been close, physically or otherwise. I want to stand right here. At the end of my term, whenever it ends, no one will ever describe my administration as a toxic work environment.

I believe these brave women and she called the governor's actions as described in an investigative report by the state's attorney general released today, quote, repulsive and unlawful.

Everyone deserves to have their voice heard and taken seriously. I support an independent review.

Again I simply want to thank on the Senate side Senator Gillibrand, Senator Toomey, and, of course, here my colleagues on the Homeland Security Committee led by Peter King and our Ranking Member Thompson, and certainly Chairman Bilirakis…

As you've heard, H.R. 6328 enjoys bipartisan support of the members of the Committee on Homeland Security and deserves the full support of the House today. I think this is an important step we take, particularly with the holiday season…

Imagine if our farmers did their jobs the way Congress has been doing its job. I know what you're thinking. We'd all starve, wouldn't we? We've got a job to do, folks, and you just heard it from my colleague on the other side of the aisle…

I was detained and missed rollcall vote No. 562, H.R. 4264. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall vote No. 562. ____________________

``Don't forget the little people.'' That's what a gentleman said as he grabbed my hand and looked into my eyes at the Sanborn Farm Museum French toast breakfast on Saturday morning. ``Don't forget the little people.'' Who are these little…

On February 12, 2009, Flight 3407 crashed into a house in my district, killing all the passengers and an individual in his home. Out of that devastation, there was a spirit that actually united this Congress in enacting flight safety and…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. On February 12, 2009, Flight 3407 crashed into a house in my district, killing all the passengers and an individual in his home. Out of that devastation arose a spirit that actually united this Congress…

Exactly 2 months ago, I was in Afghanistan breaking bread with our troops, and I asked them, What is your biggest worry? What keeps you awake at night? I thought it had to be the Taliban lurking in the nearby mountains. Well, it wasn't…