Well, then you've seen them in the line. You've seen the senior women in the line in all these food banks, a third of an increase, sir.

I thank the gentlelady. The agency is plagued by dramatic cost increases on nearly every major task under its jurisdiction. Given the nature of a continuing resolution, the Congress is unable to meaningfully weigh in on important issues…

I thank Ranking Member Lowey. Mr. Speaker, I rise to express my appreciation that we are considering this continuing resolution today and not on the precipice of another government shutdown. Chairman Rogers and Ranking Member Lowey have…

There isn't a person up here that doesn't understand what is going on politically in this country and the hidden nature of what is affecting campaigns today.

I agree with the members on both sides of the aisle here who don't want to target any group based on political ideology, or any kind of ideology.

I wanted to implore that Treasury, in its rule-making, find a way to distinguish between banks that were the worst abusers versus those that maintained stellar records.

I have full confidence, Secretary Lew, that you... will help get us back on that path.

Are you looking at those institutions around the country that actually performed very prudently...

In 2010 there was a Supreme Court ruling, Citizens United, that allowed unlimited amounts of money, as you well know, to be assembled for political campaigns.

It is no secret that a few big Wall Street banks... have actually been expanding in our economy.

Yesterday, President Obama struck several important themes. None was strategically more vital than making America energy-independent again. Then he referenced the related challenge of climate change and its impact on life on our continent…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise in support of Hurricane Sandy relief wherever it is needed. I want to offer my voice of support to the people of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and all others impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Its…