This is an enormously positive exhibition of the working relationship of the members of the House Judiciary Committee. And I thank both the chairman and the ranking member for the evidence of collegiality in these waning moments of the…

There should be one powerful driving force for all of us--and that is to serve the American people. The least we can do before December 31, 2012, is to provide the middle class of America--the working men and women of America, those who…

America has always been known to rise to the occasion--the American people, our values--when there is a need for us to come together. Just a few minutes ago, I sat in for a moment on the recapturing of the enormous bravery of those who…

I thank the gentleman. I recall the story of my colleague whose grandfather served in World War I. As soon as he got here, he was willing to shed his blood for this country. I am on the Homeland Security Committee, Mr. Speaker. I would not…

I can only say, the Catholic Church does not want terrorists to roam this Nation. And if we look closely at this allegation of fraud, we will find computer error. We will find that with the decades of Diversity Visas, as they were…

I thank the distinguished gentleman. I think the difference with my friends on the other side of the aisle is their lack of recollecting that America has always viewed immigration as good. In fact, I heard a very potent story this morning…

It's a delight just to be with you, not a delight on this discussion that we're having. I want to thank the gentlelady from Wisconsin for her leadership and membership on the Budget Committee, and certainly the gentleman for Virginia on…

Just about 40 minutes or so ago, we were in the midst of a debate concerning STEM, which is something that most Americans have come to now understand as the acronym for science, technology, engineering, and math. As a longstanding member…

The Congressional Budget Office even indicated that there is no such thing as a ``cliff.'' There will be expiring deadlines that will allow deliberative thought. That's what you're talking about. Let's have deliberative thought. When you…

I thank the distinguished gentleman. And, of course, who could help but listen to that very potent message. And we are better for the fact that you and the distinguished gentleman from Arizona have come together again to--I call it…

Let me say good morning and wish America a wonderful season, but more importantly I hope everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving. That is what I'd like to speak about, this whole idea of giving thanks and recognizing where we are today. Before…

Today is a good day. We get to honor a great and magnificent American--my friend, our friend, Ralph Hall. In the moments and minutes and hour to come, there will be many who will rise to recognize the extraordinary public service, but I…