I will submit into the Record, Madam Speaker, a letter from small businesses of the Main Street Alliance opposing H.R. 8 and supporting this legislation the Democrats are offering. This is a celebration for women. This vote today will…

Although I have great affection for the gentleman from South Carolina, I am so enthusiastic that Ranking Member Slaughter is managing this bill. I rise in great opposition to H.R. 8, but in enthusiastic support for H.R. 15. This is a gift…

It saddens me today to rise to pay tribute to the late James Lightfoot, pastor of the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, who lost his life just a few days ago. I am delighted I had the opportunity to visit Pastor…

These are tasks that we often do not find welcoming. I rise this morning to pay tribute to a public servant among us, someone who served in this House as a staff person, a chief of staff in my office. I rise this morning to pay tribute to…

We all came together prayerfully last week as the tragedy in Aurora, Colorado, took place. The State of Texas has a relationship with Colorado. We probably were of one territory some time ago. But I rise today to extend my sympathy to…

I thank the gentlelady from the Virgin Islands for, again, leading us on a very important topic, one of which that I have worked on, Mr. Speaker, for the time that I have had the privilege of serving in this House. And I would venture to…

I thank the gentleman. Frankly, I would say to my good friend on the other side of the aisle that there probably could be, in many instances, common ground about the exporting of mineral exploration. Many of us would look to this as a…

I thank the gentleman from Michigan, and I thank this House. I am reminded of the Declaration of Independence that calls upon this great Nation to pursue life and liberty with certain inalienable rights, as I paraphrase it. I don't know…

I thank the gentlelady from New York for her distinguished commitment and service to small businesses across America. Mr. Speaker, just a few minutes ago, a colleague rose to the floor and called this ``socialism.'' It is not. Many have…

Finally, Mr. Speaker, these soldiers who are coming home, who lose TRICARE, are the very people in the State of Texas whom we want to salute and honor. They will come home. Their families will need the Affordable Care Act. Thirty percent…

We have just finished part of the debate for legislation that wants to repeal the Affordable Care Act. I rise today as we conclude and begin to look toward the conclusion of the debate tomorrow to make a public appeal. When the 1965…

Let me thank the distinguished gentleman from Florida for his courtesies and his friendship. We've known each other a long time, and his service has been one of great commendation, and the manager as well. We've gathered here on the floor…