I welcome any of my colleagues to run with those suggestions, but I would rather sort of think about this notion of tough decisions.

The American public overwhelmingly supports it, and yet the Federal Government is hopelessly out of step.

American consumers, especially seniors, should not be held hostage.

I think you will find bipartisan support on this committee to deal with the integrity of the Hospice Program so we are not cheating patients or the government.

Had I been present for rollcall No. 144, the vote today on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1093, I would have voted ``yea.'' Additionally, had I been present for rollcall No. 145, the vote on H.R. 1159, a bill to amend the…

When I consider the tone with which you were greeted, I am amazed that you are willing to come back.

I hope that you will commit to work with me and Chairman Smith as we move forward in a way that is fully consistent with the true definition of a free trade agreement.

Yesterday's action by this committee, coming up with this fantasy that somehow the IRS can prioritize 1.28 million--excuse me, billion--payments a year, to try and sidestep our responsibility to raise the debt, I apologize for that.

But in terms of redefining what the terms are going to be, it is, in effect, sidestepping us.

None of us think that satisfies the condition. I have worked with five presidents on trade issues.

I am appalled at the amount of fraud that occurred. But given the urgency, trying to help desperate people, I understand why we were there.

This hearing helps us set the context, and is a powerful reminder for me of what we were going through.

I appreciate the gentleman's courtesy in permitting me to speak on this. It is not quite as simple as my friend from Florida implies. Today we are voting to upend the healthcare system and interrupt patient care. Ending the public health…

I was very encouraged with today's reports that the Republican leadership is planning to teach their Members about how the debt ceiling works. This is a very good sign, especially after the embarrassing first week with 15 votes to elect a…

I appreciate the gentleman's courtesy in permitting me to speak on these resolutions. This is a poll-tested focus group effort to change the subject. We all know that attacking facilities or not providing healthcare to an infant is already…

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Is she declaring a conflict of interest on this legislation? Tongue-in-cheek. Excuse me. We are all excited, awaiting the good news in terms of her family, and I think it is appropriate that we have this legislation on the floor today to…

I appreciate the opportunity to make one point. The extent to which this is a partisan bill is a result of selective memory and a willful refusal on the part of my Republican colleagues to work with us. This legislation is replete with…

I thank the chairman, and I appreciate his leadership and his courtesy. Madam Speaker, this legislative package is something that refuses to die. It will reduce inflation, lower energy costs, and lower the cost of prescription drugs. But…

Today I will vote to pass the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act. This legislation would remove barriers for research into cannabis and facilitate access to an increased supply of cannabis for research purposes. The…

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I want to begin to acknowledge the pain that people have experienced in the wake of being stripped of their rights and being thrust into legal limbo. We have already seen the impact this horrific decision has had on increased wait times in…