To take this through regular order at this time would mean that we would call on witnesses who have long since gone to glory. It would mean that many of those who live today would not live to see the day that the justice would be served…

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding me the time. I also am most appreciative to the members of the Rules Committee, who have devoted an inordinate amount of time to bringing this legislation to the floor. I am also appreciative for the…

And still I rise, as a liberated Democrat, unbought, unbossed, in the spirit of Shirley Chisholm. And I rise, not as a part-time freedom fighter, but a full-time freedom fighter. I don't do it just because it is convenient, just because it…

And still I rise to announce that I will not only vote for H.R. 4 but I will also vote for those who are making it possible and who have made it possible for me to vote for H.R. 4. I will vote for Medgar Evers, who was assassinated trying…

Let there be no doubt: this is destroying everyday Americans who put their savings into owning a rental property.

This is one of the most shameless cases of bureaucracy gone rogue that I have ever seen.

The CDC's moratorium is one of the most blatant power grabs that we have seen in the course of the pandemic.

And still I rise, Mr. Speaker, and I rise today to recognize the more than 50 Texas Democrats, State representatives, who have taken a stand for liberty and justice for all and who have traversed thousands of miles in the name of…

And still I rise. I rise as a person who is proud to live in a country where we celebrate the ideal of liberty and justice for all; government of the people, by the people, for the people. I rise today with grateful thoughts on my mind and…

I appreciate the opportunity to speak on this issue. And still I rise. And I rise today because, as a Member of Congress, I believe we have a duty, a responsibility, and an obligation to act when industry is not acting, and the health of…

I happen to think that Ms. Ocasio-Cortez and Ms. Tlaib have good ideas. I happen to think that the Public Banking Act of 2021 is worthy of consideration.

I totally, completely, and absolutely support the Housing is Infrastructure Act of 2021 that you have proposed.

And still I rise. I rise today as I always do, with great respect for all and love of country at heart. I rise today for a very special reason. Today is one of the days that I will cherish for the rest of my life. What I will do today is…

I would like to thank Chairperson DeFazio for his leadership on this issue of importance to all Americans. I especially want to thank the staff for being people with great integrity. They are honorable people. With them, we can do great…

I thank the chairwoman for yielding. Madam Speaker, the great Thurgood Marshall won 29 of 32 cases before the Supreme Court of the United States of America. He was eminently qualified then and he is now, and this is a proper thing for us…

The fact is that the crypto market represents more than $2 trillion in assets, and $2 trillion matters to everyone.

In this committee, it is our responsibility to look after the financial system.

I am glad that we have not faced another crisis like that yet, but I am very worried about the future.

I have intelligence indicating that a 2020 Rand survey commissioned by FEMA found serious cultural issues at the agency for people of color and minorities.

And still I rise. Madam Speaker, I rise today not to speak of persons who die unjustly at the hands of the constabulary, I rise today to speak of members of the constabulary who die unjustly at the hands of persons who are among what we…

I greatly appreciate it. I shall be terse and laconic and pithy and concise. It is time for change to again come to the House of Representatives. I support this legislation, and I beg that my colleagues would do so. It is time for change.

When I arrived here in Congress in 2005, there was a necessary facility, also known as the men's room, right across diagonally from me outside of this Chamber. There was no such facility for women. In fact, it was the Parliamentarian's…

And still I rise, Madam Speaker. Again, I thank the chairwoman for the time and the opportunity. I would say to all, I recall the debate around the yield spread premium, wherein a loan originator could say to a person, ``Here is a loan…

It has been a preeminent privilege to serve under Chair Waters' leadership on the Financial Services Committee. I think I can say without question, reservation, hesitation, or equivocation that, under the gentlewoman's leadership, we have…

And still I rise. And I rise tonight to continue to make my payments on a debt that I owe. I am the son of the segregated South. I know what invidious discrimination looks like. I know what it sounds like. I know what it tastes like. I…