I thought it was extremely important to rise today to congratulate the President on recognizing the crucialness of the fight against this horrific disease Ebola in Africa. I have been in Africa over the last 4 or 5 months. Ebola is…

Sometimes we have the opportunity to come and to share some of the joys of America. This month is gospel music history month, and I am delighted to be able to say that we are celebrating the history of gospel music. In 2008, former Senator…

I was unavoidably delayed in a security briefing on the issues dealing with the terrorist group ISIL and I missed the vote on the motion to recommit on H.R. 3522, the Employee Health Care Protection Act. If I had been present, I would have…

I don't believe there is one American that will forget where they were on 9/11, that crisp morning with the bright sun shining. I was here in the United States Capitol when the unimaginable occurred. We could not have fathomed that the…

Many of us are disappointed that sometime on the floor today we will spend precious time that could be utilized for our focus on ISIS, focus on increasing the minimum wage and addressing social issues across America on condemning the…

I thank the gentleman for his courtesy, for his time, and for his very eloquent words. Very quickly, Madam Speaker, as I indicated in the Rules Committee, what poor timing for a resolution, in the midst of a crisis with ISIS, to be able to…

I think it is important to take note of the importance of this debate and, as well, the respect that we as Members of Congress owe each other and this institution. I have long said that our longevity comes not only because of the…

Let me indicate that as our Members come back from the work recess--and I think it is important to establish that although 1 or 2 vacation days may have been taken and Members got a chance to see their families, they were working--and I am…

It was really good to hear the initial description of Congressman Mickey Leland. He loved being called Mickey Leland. Although his full name is George Thomas, Mickey was what he went by. He was a person of the people. Today, I stand here…

Parliamentary inquiry. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman will state her parliamentary inquiry.

My parliamentary inquiry as to the bill that is on the floor, is this not the bill dealing with deferred action for juveniles or young people who have been in this country for 5 years, graduated from high school, going to college or…

I hope the Speaker says that word from Texas very loud because I listened earlier today of all of the relief in the appropriations bill given to Texans down at the border, $594 million. Let me tell you that there are people in Texas who…