That really, I think, awoken the consciousness of and the consciences of many people.

It is important that all of us who are fortunate to have elected positions exercise them with responsibility.

this is critically important. This is the real work of Congress and our government.

I think the consequences of what we're talking about haven't fully been laid out...

And maybe the focus should be more on how best to provide women the health care they need...

NAA has supported the tax certificate and some other proposals that the MMTC has put forward to increase diversity of ownership.

I want to associate myself with the very thoughtful comments of Mr. Deutch.

It would be ironic if, after all of this and a so-called Arab Spring and all of this tumult, what ends up emerging in Egypt is a fairly pro-Western, autocratic leader that isn't very fond of the rule of law or human rights.

You were elected by the people to represent them. You ought to get about the business of doing it. I am sick and tired of this.

I urge all Members to sign on, especially my Republican colleagues, for whom this is a chance to stand up for American jobs and businesses by rejecting the vocal right wing of your party that I really don't believe reflects the values shared by many of us here from both parties.

What we are doing here today isn't about oversight; it is about finding excuses. It is about making up reasons to delay actions. It is a disservice to the American public that expects and deserves better.