John Culberson

We are servants and we are here to ensure to the best of our ability to preserve and protect that individual privacy and those individual freedoms.

our greatest strength as a Nation is that not only is our individual right to privacy decentralized, but frankly, we just trust the good judgment of individual Americans

On rollcall No. 639 a vote on approving the journal, had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.'' ____________________

On rollcall No. 637 a vote on ordering the previous question, had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.'' ____________________

On rollcall No. 638 a vote on approving the resolution, had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.'' ____________________

Thank you, Chairman Carter. Mr. Speaker, the question we are about to vote on is very simple: Do you support--yes or no--fully funding our law enforcement officers on the border and our Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officers? This…

I want to first say that today we've had a reminder again of how much we owe our men and women in uniform. And I want to express the gratitude of the Members of the House, the people of America to our men and women in uniform who keep our…

At this time I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Lamborn).

At this time, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Roe).

We are here today to work arm-in-arm in support of our men and women in uniform. I'm pleased at this time to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Roe).

Could I inquire how much time is remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Texas has 2 minutes remaining.

It is my privilege at this time to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Rogers), the distinguished chairman of the Appropriations Committee.

I ask for a moment of silent prayer for those officers who have been injured today. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will all Members rise for a moment of silent prayer.

I make a point of order that the instructions contained in the motion violate clause 7 of rule XVI, which requires that an amendment be germane to the bill under consideration. As the Chair recently ruled on October 2, 2013, the…

I reserve a point of order on the gentlewoman's motion. The SPEAKER pro tempore. A point of order is reserved. The gentlewoman from Illinois is recognized for 5 minutes in support of her motion. {time} 1600

I want to point out very quickly, we are funding the most essential parts of the Veterans Administration, where we have been told they will run out of money within the next 30 days. We want to ensure that our veterans don't have a thing to…

I would simply point out very quickly there are no cuts in this bill. We're simply funding essential veterans services through December 15 at a level equal to the amount that we have already passed out of the House the first week of June…

I will remind all Members that the Veterans Administration has said that funds for these benefits will expire at the end of this month. Anytime you have a disagreement, you try to find those areas where you can agree and that are…

I want to point out that, today, the only question before the House today is a ``yes'' or ``no'' vote whether or not you support funding our veterans. This is not complicated. The Veterans Administration has said they will run out of money…

We bring before the House today, Madam Speaker, legislation that will ensure that our veterans are given the benefits that they have earned and that there's no delay in the processing of disability claims. Madam Speaker, the other day…

The only question before the House tonight is: Will we unite to support our veterans? I am pleased, at this time, to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Miller), the chairman of the Veterans' Affairs Committee.

At this time, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Barton).

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I think it's important to point out that, as I said earlier, with any disagreement, you find those areas in which you are in agreement. You come to an agreement and make sure you get…

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I would point out that the only people who would be holding our veterans hostage would be those who would vote ``no'' against this legislation which we have brought to the floor today…

May I inquire how much time we have remaining on each side. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Texas has 1 minute remaining. The gentleman from Georgia has 1\1/2\ minutes remaining.