Earl Blumenauer: “Thank you for taking what is arguably the most thankless job in America.”

I have 190 days left in Congress, so I have been spending time on issues that bring people together rather than divide them.

These things aren't going to get enacted into law, they are not going to make a difference to the American people. It is a distraction, it is a sideshow.

I seek the time in opposition to the amendment, although I am not opposed to it. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Oregon is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

We have $163 billion a year that is not paid by the top 1 percent of American taxpayers.