there was not one iota, we saw a chart at the end with no debate. There was not a witness that came forward on the internal programs of NIST, that I recall, that the committee said, ``What are you doing that for? That is not part of your…

I, quite frankly, to some degree resent this attack on one area of the country, because I think that we are all one country. My friend from Chattanooga before me pointed out very well that there are some things good happening in the…

I support H.R. 961, the bipartisan clean water reauthorization. I would like to say at the outset no one disputes the importance of clean water to our citizens. Nor does anyone that I know of dispute that the Clean Water Act has generally…

First let's look at the hydrogen program. It appears that the hydrogen program authorized by this bill generally meets these criteria, although there are some close calls. For instance, the bill as introduced authorized 15 different…

Those of us who support the Edwards amendment take a back seat to no one in supporting a strong national defense. But we believe that setting the wrong priorities diverts needed funding in a deleterious way for necessary technology and…

this is the fourth time that I have been on the floor on this subject since I came here 6 years ago. I am in my seventh year now. We have come within 12 votes one year, 9 votes one year, and, I think, even 7 votes one time, and I want to…

This bill is about having accurate information on the costs of a given statutory provision being considered and encouraging the Congress to consult with State and local government representatives about how best to address the Nation's…

I come to the well of the House today somewhat reluctantly but in strong support of the approach of the gentleman from Texas [Mr. Stenholm] to our monetary difficulties. Since 1974, Mr. Chairman, the country, through the Congress, has…

It is an old axiom that the only certainty in this world is uncertainty. I do not think anyone here, no matter how you are going to vote on this amendment, can seriously argue that we are not cutting defense in an orderly manner. What we…