I thank my colleague from New Jersey. In conclusion, I want to emphasize, again, that the Institute of Medicine found that contraceptives save lives. There are numerous studies that have shown that contraceptives lower the risk of…

Some decisions are just too important to be based on fear of political repercussions. That is why it is gratifying that President Obama heeded the advice of the Institute of Medicine and concluded that given its importance to women's…

As ranking member of the State-Foreign Operations Subcommittee, I want to congratulate Chairwoman Granger, Chairman Rogers, Ranking Member Dicks, and the outstanding majority and minority staff. Thank you all for working together with me…

I want to thank my good friend Mr. Deutch. You are a principled, strong supporter of the Israel-United States alliance for organizing this conversation at this very, very critical time, and I thank you very much. Madam Speaker, I rise in…

I know how hard the administration is working. Every minute of the day has been spent trying to ward off what we think will be a real disaster. So, as an optimist--and I think it's on Friday that Abu Mazen is scheduled to speak--I hope…

I move to strike the last word, then. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from New York is recognized for 5 minutes.

I ask unanimous consent to return to the previous paragraph. The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from New York?

I now ask unanimous consent to consider my amendment out of order. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the Committee will return to that point in the reading first addressed in the amendment of the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Lowey)…

I would like to make a few additional points because, previously, I did discuss the amendment in greater detail, and I thank the chairman for his consideration. There are a couple of important things. As to the $1 billion to the block…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 50, line 9, before the period insert ``: Provided further, That an additional $1,229,500,000 is available for State and…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise for clarification. With great respect for my colleagues, and understanding the importance of Homeland Security dollars, I am very concerned that there seems to be a misunderstanding. I would like…

My amendment would address two critical shortfalls in the fiscal year 2012 Homeland Security appropriations bill: inadequate funding for communities devastated by recent disasters, and for first responder and antiterror programs. We have a…