On the recordFebruary 25, 2015
I won't take that. I thank the gentleman for his kindness. Let me just say that I think we appropriately are on the floor dealing with H.R. 529. I again thank the work of the Committee on Ways and Means ranking members and, as well, the ranking member and chairman of the full committee. But as we frame the work that this Congress must do, I don't know how we stand here on Wednesday, 24 to 48 hours out from a collapse of the Department of Homeland Security, no funding, and actually are here and looking out at the face of first responders and those who are on the front lines of borders, airports, FAA, ICE officers, and we would stand and hold hostage these hardworking Americans who, in this climate when we are looking to malls or we are hearing, seeing videos and various charges of those who want to do harm, that we would not want an orderly process for 5 million people who have about 14 items--14 items--that they must comply with to even be eligible, but 5 million people who simply want us to know that they are here and they are here to do good and not to do harm. That is an orderly process for knowing how to secure this Nation. Again, I thank the gentleman from Illinois. With that, I ask for a vote for H.R. 529 and H.R. 5 and the funding of Homeland Security. Announcement by the Speaker Pro Tempore The SPEAKER pro tempore. Members are reminded not to traffic the well while another Member is under recognition.
