Michael Burgess: “I disagree with everything the gentleman just said, except his kind remarks on me being named vice chair of the Rules…”

I thank my friend from New York for yielding, and I thank him for leading this discussion on behalf of the Rules Committee today. I wanted to come down and speak in support of the rule, and I want to speak in support of the underlying…

For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time yielded is for…

Last night, the Rules Committee met and reported a rule, House Resolution 980, providing for consideration of four measures: H.R. 5585, H.R. 6678, H.R. 6679, and H.R. 6976. The rule provides for consideration of all four measures under…

I thank my friend for yielding, and I certainly want to congratulate the gentleman from Georgia on leading his first rule as a member of the Rules Committee. While he is the newest member of the Rules Committee, he is a seasoned veteran…