Charles W. Stenholm: “I, Charles W. Stenholm, as Congressman for the 17th District of Texas, do officially recognize and extend my best wishes…”

We did it in 1997. It was Democrats like me that stood up with Republicans and got it done.

I am desperately trying to get people to understand the significance of this for our country, our children and our grandchildren,'' Walker says. ``How this is resolved could affect not only our economic security but our national…

You are mischaracterizing my amendment. We are suggesting that the tax cuts be extended through next year. You are describing something that is not going to happen in my amendment, leaving a wrong impression with the people that might be…

I come to the floor very disappointed because once again the majority has chosen not to allow the Blue Dogs to have our amendment considered. I would like to ask the gentleman from Washington, why did his committee allow 19 amendments…