On the recordJune 23, 2011
Thank you very much, Representative Garamendi. It has been a great opportunity to share this hour with you. We only ask that thoughtfulness guide the negotiations--either on a deficit ceiling bill or on budgets as we go forward--thoughtfulness and a desire to grow opportunity for all Americans. We're at our best when the inclusiveness of this process enables everyone to be empowered and not just the special interests, the wealthy oil industry that has set record profits 2 years in a row. With that, I thank the Speaker for the opportunity, and I yield back the balance of my time. ____________________
