Nick Lampson

I would say that everything we can think of is a part of the solution. We shouldn't take anything off of the table. We are in an energy crisis and we must be considering every opportunity that we possibly have facing us.

I personally am not opposed to drilling. I think that drilling is only one of many solutions to our problem. What I am trying to concentrate on is a whole host of research projects that have already been passed by the Congress.

I know there is other research that is presently going on specifically to facilitate our military activities that would involve a number of alternative fuels. I know of a specific project that is being tested right now with the use of Air…

Surely, you heard some of the presentations made by our colleagues earlier talking about the need to increase drilling. What are your feelings about what these needs for our Nation are? Clearly, we must produce everything that we can…

I don't know if we have a specific study that can show it, but I can tell you the people that we have been working with over the last several months from places like MIT who have come and asked us to consider this legislation, they are…

Well, I thank you for your commitment. I thank you for all the work that you have done to further the Children's Health Insurance Program. This body has come very close to making it law, and it's my hope that we will succeed very quickly…

I rise today to salute this good man and his leadership. Mike came to his duties at USA from the front lines of space exploration. As a shuttle pilot, he has flown Atlantis into Earth's orbit and seen firsthand the majesty of this planet…

Thank you for your words, Mr. Reichert. Certainly this is important. It's something that can make a significant difference to what we're doing for the world and for industry in the United States of America, to make sure that we are kept…

I think that the NASA Langley is a real jewel for advancement of science and engineering in the United States of America, and I think it's fitting that we recognize this anniversary, their 90th, and at the same time, honor our colleague Jo…

It's precisely the point of supporting our troops. This is the way to support our troops, to make sure that there is order in the manner in which they are deployed into combat and order in which they are called up and allowed to serve in…

I think it's worth emphasizing the importance of this being a first step and really trying to change the attitude of our body to achieve what the Founding Fathers of this Nation attempted when they designed this body, which is supposed to…

I will aggressively champion the work and dedication of these hardworking Americans and the many benefits they bring to all of our districts and our country. Mr. Speaker, when we talk about fiscal responsibility and doing our best to…

When Texans think of their home state, and frankly non-Texans do as well, a few key symbols come to mind. There is the instantly recognizable outline of Texas, along with the Lone Star, the Alamo, cowboy hats, barbecue, and so many other…

It is truly a pleasure to rise today to acknowledge the achievements of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams. On Friday, June 22, Sunita returned to Earth after spending 195 days in space. She now holds the record for the longest duration space…

The Energy Information Administration has observed that this program will materially increase domestic natural gas and oil production. That increased production will more than pay for this research and development program by generating…

I absolutely support biofuels and have a significant interest in wanting to do so because I believe that it is going to bring a great deal to our economy, our independence and our security. What we are trying to do here is to craft a piece…

I thank everyone for their interest in this particular matter regarding the subject of alternative fuels generally, but I have to support the Eshoo amendment in the nature of a substitute. The problem of increased nitrogen oxide emissions…

It is an absolute moral scandal that Dr. Stobo's patient, along with 43 million hard-working Americans, people with jobs, have no health insurance. A study by respected analysts Jack Handley and John Holahan estimates that basic health…

One quick, simple question. Who earns the benefits that the teacher's spouse, who ultimately goes off and takes advantage of that loophole, who earns the benefits he or she is trying to get?

So what we are going to say is we will dilute what was earned by that family. Yes or no?

We do not want any Federal officials impacting. We want to reach out and make sure the people of Houston have their own say in this matter.

We truly do not want to restrict the rights or interests of a community to be able to choose for themselves what they want, and in this case Houston has said let us bring it to the people on November 4. They have the referendum set. They…

I imagine when a precedent is set, it could be used in other places. It would be the wrong direction for us to go in for this.

That is what we understand. We also understand it is the single largest city that does not have this kind of infrastructure that the citizens themselves have chosen to put into place and definitely want to have.