as we review the Lew nomination--I think all of us should ask a number of questions about any nominee. One of them deals with their professional competence, their proven integrity, and their good judgment. Senator Grassley has invested a…

I will just say that I share some of the views of Senator Sanders. I believe he said we need to stand up to the oligarchy that controls our economy and is involved in depressing wages. I would say most businesses like to pay their…

I will wrap up here with a few thoughts before we vote. I spent a good deal of time today delineating a series of serious, deep problems with this nomination, why I truly believe he should not be confirmed. I suppose maybe there are votes…

Mr. Geithner--and this is important, colleagues-- Treasury Secretary Geithner came before the committee. He would not repeat these words. I questioned him. Of course he tried to avoid it but eventually when asked directly he honestly said…

With regard to the Senator's views, I am concerned that working Americans are not being fairly recompensed for their work on the American debt. We have gone a long time with no real net improvement in the income, inflation has been higher…

I wish to continue to share my concerns about the appointment of Mr. Jack Lew to be the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, one of the four senior Cabinet positions that are so important to America. I have delineated how he…

the Lew nomination has not received an enthusiastic response in many quarters, that is for sure--maybe from the hard left, where he has been an advocate of some very hard left views and some inflexibility when it comes to dealing with some…

I appreciate the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Poe) for leading the discussion tonight in honor of the great Member of Congress from the Third Congressional District, Sam Johnson. I want to take a few minutes tonight to not just acknowledge…

last week, about the time Congress recessed, the President's immigration plan was leaked to the press and was commented on generally. A group of Senators here have been trying to work on a comprehensive plan and expressed dismay at what it…

I send to the desk a privileged concurrent resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the concurrent resolution, as follows: H. Con. Res. 15 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That…

I think what we did then was a tough decision, and I'm sorry to hear now that we're being blamed for accepting a compromise out of the White House. I know what's happening, and so do you, Mr. Speaker.

I appreciate the chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform yielding me this time this morning. Mr. Speaker, there is a lot being said about this deal that we're now engaged in, sequestration. But I believe, looking back…