Tom Reed

it is time to be honest with the American people.

I go back to the point I am going to be honest with the American People. When we stand for legislation here, if we are going to expand government and raise taxes to pay for it, then that is what it is. Let the people decide.

The importance of the annual NASCAR Race at Watkins Glen, New York, in my District to my constituents cannot be understated. It is the economic equivalent of the Super Bowl for us.

Unfortunately, the housing crisis persists. This relief, which passed initially on a vote of 386-27, is still needed.

If this extension is not enacted, homeowners who are in short sales or foreclosures, and even those who are able to restructure existing loans and keep their homes, will be required to pay income tax on cash which they never actually had.

I think the primary motivating factor for that energy policy, tax policy, should keep in mind my priority in that arena, that it is a national security issue that we are trying to address with an 'all of the above' approach.

I think it just makes common sense that if the Senate had a budget, it would be good to have that in black and white so we could have an open and honest debate with America.

I came here to make a difference. I came here not to talk about how President Bush cut the program but President Obama is restoring the program.

I do firmly believe that the United States must confront China whenever it violates its international obligations.

The American people have spoken loudly. They want us to get our fiscal house in order.

I firmly believe that criminal domestic and offshore websites dedicated to the online theft of music, movies, books, pharmaceuticals and other intellectual property harm the U.S. economy, our balance of trade, U.S. employment and put…

Everyone seems to agree regulations are causing a negative impact on small business America.

I am committed and I am aware, Mr. Chairman, that we are having this discussion as to where we're going to spend our Federal dollars in a public session, with all these people here, so that this debate can be open, it can be vigorous.