I just want to alert you to the fact that in Pennsylvania... it takes 1,250 hours to become a barber.

I think he has diminished that in many people's minds, which is why not only people in this building and this complex, but people around America are weighing in.

I think it is not America's trust or credibility; I don't think that is questioned. I think it is the President's.

So since we know what China is interested in and what they are not interested in, they are not interested in having their population informed.

I would like, I think, Dr. Kagan, maybe Dr. Jones, your comment on the effects of that regarding al-Qaeda particularly

We have a duty to our constituents to make sure that we echo their concerns and ask questions on their behalf.

On rollcall No. 318, had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' Amendment Offered by Mr. McClintock The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 22, line 5, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $31,000,000)''. Page 28, line 10, after the dollar amount…

We've had a continuing debate about American energy independence. One way for America to achieve real energy independence is to utilize our own renewable and clean energy resources. Currently, there are over 800 dams across the Nation…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania will be postponed. Amendment Offered by Ms. Castor of Florida

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I speak today of the forthcoming sesquicentennial recognizing three bloody days that will forever remain emblazoned on our hearts. The battle of Gettysburg was a pivotal turning point in the American Civil War, one…

While the administration is trying to figure this out, the clock is ticking, and other relationships are being built.

I believe we should be creative in considering new ways to pressure Vietnam on human rights issues in the wake of the worsening crackdown on dissent in the last year.

I am interested in prevention of things that we have seen happen and wondering what you see as the Federal Government's role.

I would like to start out by thanking the gentleladies from Indiana and, of course, from Hawaii for this very significant and impactful legislation. It is particularly a privilege to speak in favor of this knowing that Ms. Gabbard is from…

In 2010, this body was told by Speaker Pelosi that it needed to pass the bill so the American people could know what's in it. Well, Madam Speaker, if the American people would have known of the toxic consequences that ObamaCare would have…

Do we live in a banana republic? Are we living under a tin horn dictatorship? I mean, just this evening the IRS Acting Chief Steve Miller resigned. I suppose that's damage control, that's how we're going to fix this--you know, heads are…

I find it hyperpartisan and blatantly hypocritical that he would extol the virtues of the current administration's continuation of President Bush's programs.

I believe DHS can do more starting with learning from the best practices of the private industry.

I stand here again today to speak for the underprivileged women and children who suffered under the horrible acts of Dr. Gosnell. And again, as a father of two little girls, just like President Obama, I challenge President Obama to lead in…

U.S.-Taiwan ties today undoubtedly remain strong; however, our operative approach to this vital relationship is currently shackled by many self-imposed and counterproductive constraints that exacerbate Taiwan's diplomatic, political and…

Our goal was always 100 percent.

To help commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg and the Gettysburg Address, I have introduced legislation, H.R. 1513, to preserve the historic Lincoln Train Station in Gettysburg. President Abraham Lincoln arrived at…

I'm wondering who will speak for underprivileged women, not only in the United States, but very particularly in Philadelphia. I'm here today to talk about an uncomfortable subject which no one seems to want to talk about. It is the Gosnell…

I thank the gentleman from Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I'd like to call attention to legislation addressing security concerns that were drawn out in the aftermath of the September 2012 attack on our consulate in Benghazi, Libya. As you know…