Steve Cohen: “Thank you, Mr. Klein. I think when I first addressed this group and, Mr. Speaker, I mentioned how proud I was to be a…”

“Thank you, Mr. Klein. I think when I first addressed this group and, Mr. Speaker, I mentioned how proud I was to be a Member of this body and this class, and I think the people who have listened to this discussion realize why I'm so proud to be a member of the class. The talent is here, as some people have State legislative experience, some come straight from the private sector, and each brings a different perspective but a concern for the people and a concern for change and direction of this country and for the middle class. Mr. Hodes talked about Ms. Miers and Mr. Rove not obeying the subpoena that was issued for them to come to testify before the Congress. This Congress is looking at having a contempt charge brought against them, which I think we should have done earlier. We need to have a contempt charge brought, and we need to have them be punished for their contempt of this Congress, which, in essence, is a contempt of the American people and a contempt of the Constitution and of all things good that the American people stand for. I am proud to be a member of this class, to support SCHIP, for health care for children and for all Americans.”