Mr. Speaker, over the last 2 days, human beings who happened to be Members of Congress have been called the N word, have been spat on. Just recently, someone asked me why my braids were so tight. But I know there is a better way, and I…

Let me thank both the distinguished gentleman from California for the background that he brings to the United States Congress as an insurance commissioner of a State and the distinguished gentleman from New York who made some very valid…

Madam Speaker, and to Congressman Grijalva, let me thank you for your leadership on this very important issue, and to Congressman Bishop as well for managing this legislation and acknowledging the concerns that may have been expressed. And…

I want to thank the gentlelady from Guam for doing such an excellent job in honoring our veterans and honoring our soldiers by managing legislation that truly deserves our honor and respect to the Cold War veterans, many of whom are unsung…

When we had to come to this floor and provide extra money for those veterans to shore up this health care system, or the many veterans that I work for in my office that come and ask about helping them get their benefits because it's a…

Mr. Speaker, I was on this floor just a moment ago, and I guess I am struck by this quote by Thomas Edison, because as I have listened to more of my colleagues, it seems as if they are driving themselves into failure and they just want to…

Let me just make one final point so I can close. The final point is, and what this bill will do as well, is provide competition. I mentioned that a good friend came on the floor and talked about a State where there is only one company. My…

Let me rise and support the legislation that has been offered by my friend and colleague from Texas, and a senior member of the House Science Committee, to celebrate African Americans who have overcome significant obstacles to enhance…

Breaking news; all America needs to listen: Health insurers break profit records as 2.7 million Americans lose their coverage. On Sunday, we will have an opportunity to correct this abominable announcement and, as well, to save the lives…

Let me thank the gentlelady from California. And I want to thank her for her thoughtfulness in being a leader on H.R. 3644, which focuses on the opportunity to promote ocean, atmospheric and environmental education awareness opportunities…

I would like to thank our friend and colleague, Congresswoman Woolsey, for organizing this very important statement, historic statement. Women that come from all over America, Members of Congress who have no ax to grind, who have no…