John Culberson: “I don't believe it is right to arbitrarily limit the care of those who have made our freedom possible.”

The Founders entrusted the power of the purse to the Congress because it is the most effective and powerful check and balance in our Constitution. It is vitally important that this Congress work to pass these appropriations bills in their…

It is my privilege tonight to pay tribute to the life of a great Texan and a great American: Barbara Pierce Bush. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to yield to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Burgess), my colleague.

I think that is one of the biggest lessons learned here, Mr. Chairman, that there was inadequate warning given to people.

As George H.W. Bush's successor, representing the Seventh District, as I said, I succeeded Bill Archer, I am keenly aware as well every day that I have the privilege of representing the Seventh District, that I have an especially high…