That is a very, very alarming power to delegate to someone who sits for 14 years because the court of appeals appointed him there.

Who is going to go pick at a bankruptcy judge? You can't have the response that the democratic process anticipates.

The reason why the Founding Fathers entrusted legislative power to this branch was because you are politically accountable.

One thing that I do believe with all my heart is that when these laws were passed, the proponents of these laws, like Chairman Rangel, believed it was the best thing.

The problem with socialism is that soon enough you run out of other people's money.

I actually believe that government, this Congress, created some incentives out there some years ago for people to borrow and spend irresponsibly.

The injured need care and support, and the companies upon which people rely for their livelihoods and support for their families need to know that the next time they are needed, they can again respond without a moment's hesitation.

We responded to this attack. This was an attack on our country. This was an attack by foreign terrorists.

In closing, let me say that support for this bill should be universal. There should be no divide along party lines.

This is a state problem that warrants a state and not a Federal solution.

Everyone should have a proper defense. That is constitutionally provided and mandated.