Bill Lee

I know he would want us to recommit ourselves to act to prevent further bloodshed and suffering in Sudan.

It is with a heavy heart that I rise today in memory and in honor of Congressman Don Payne, a brilliant leader...

I was pleased to see that you launched the action plan to end health disparities, but I am also concerned about some of the budget cuts that may undermine now all of your efforts, especially the 26 percent cut in the Office of Minority…

As you know, I introduced a comprehensive bill this Congress--it is H.R. 2954 on behalf of the Congressional Asian-Pacific American Caucus, the Hispanic Caucus, and the Black Caucus--to help address racial and ethnic disparities.

Why is it that we do not require the admittance of liability?

Communities like--and I will give you an example--like mine in my district in East Oakland, they were targeted, entire communities, by misleading advertising, unfair and predatory loans, and discriminatory lending.

I believe consumers need more protection now than ever.

I think most Members of Congress would acknowledge that their constituents want the Federal budget balanced. Why is it not enough for us just to tell Members of Congress: Please balance it. We don't want to have to restrict your authority…

What is my colleague's sense as to how the various State legislatures are likely to respond to a constitutional amendment proposed by both Houses of Congress? Does he think they would likely ratify such an amendment by the necessary…

If the Congress is consisting of a Senate and House, and the Members of the Senate and House are elected representatives of the people who stand for reelection at regular intervals, and if the American voting public overwhelmingly supports…

Absolutely. Absolutely. Look, the American people understand that power is most dangerous in government when it is consolidated into the hands of a few people. It becomes even more dangerous when that power is wielded under cover of…

I think the American people would be profoundly disappointed by that statement. More importantly, they would be profoundly disgusted by the fact that it wasn't enough for the Senate majority leader simply to say: I disagree with it or to…

It is the law, and notwithstanding the fact that we don't have a court order enjoining us to do that, we still have taken an oath to uphold the Constitution. I think that means especially on an issue so fundamental, so important, so…

Yes, it would. The whole purpose of the balanced budget amendment is to restrict our power and give that power back to the people where it belongs. The power has been abused here. It has been abused over a prolonged period of time, and it…

On countless occasions throughout the State of Utah, I have articulated the fact that I believe we have no business raising the debt limit without first adopting permanent structural change in the form of a constitutional balanced budget…

I was unable to cast my votes today. Had I been present to cast my votes, I would have voted ``yes'' on H.R. 33 and ``yes'' on approving the Journal. ____________________

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 131, line 25, insert after the dollar amount the following: ``(reduced by $5,000,000,000)''. Page 161, line 12, insert…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from California will be postponed. Amendment Offered by Mr. Garamendi

Finally, we must continue to support the Haitian Public Health Ministry to prevent the spread of cholera, treat those affected with the disease, and build up health systems. The international community must plan for the long-term presence…

These women in the District have already begun to feel the terrible effects of the rider passed already in the CR. This is outrageous. It's ideologically driven and it's dangerous. So let's reject this bill and this attack and this…

The United States acting to save lives while helping to build a foundation for an improved governance

The ongoing tragedy of course in Japan really is an example of our obligation to demonstrate leadership

A robust international affairs budget really is a reflection of our values and our ideals as a country

A budget is a moral document. It shines a light on what the priorities of our government are.

But, my first priority is to support those programs that help small businesses create jobs.