Sheila Jackson Lee: “I claim time in opposition to the amendment, although I am not opposed to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without…”

I am here today to speak in opposition to the proposed legislation, H. Con. Res. 86--Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. Days away from a shutdown of their own making, my…

We have done the right thing. We have kept the government open, but there is much more to do. It is the wide- ranging responsibilities of the United States Congress. One of those responsibilities is to tell the truth of our history. This…

I thought we would come here today and have a reasoned opportunity to address this question. Let me be very clear. I have been in this body long enough to say that we have had a time where Members have been here and we have had control of…

I thank the distinguished gentleman for yielding. We want to rise and help all of the families, particularly those families who every day are dealing with children and family members with disabilities. This is an instance where I say can…