Jason Chaffetz

I don't think there should be any special rules or laws for members of Congress. We ought to live and act just like the rest of America.

I hope not, because of what happened on Saturday. Initially I thought oh, I'm probably going to do that more, but I think the more I kind of relax and take a deep breath along with everybody else, I will do it from time to time -- but I…

I have been very critical of a lot of resolutions that have come to the floor recognizing things like the Hollywood Walk of Fame. But there are certain people, certain things that rise to a level of excellence that are so extraordinary…

Let me simply say the majority has done a wonderful and thorough job of describing the justification for this bill. I commend Mr. Posey, our colleague from Florida, for introducing this bill and urge support of this bill.

Mr. Speaker, the case for adding a small amount of land to the Hoh Reservation is compelling. Because the tribe's reservation receives about 140 inches of rain per year and is located within a tsunami zone, the tribe must expand its…

As a matter of policy, authorizing 99-year lease terms for tribes is a means of increasing tribal independence from the Bureau of Indian Affairs bureaucracy. Therefore, we have no objection to this bill.

I feel, Mr. Speaker, that this is a colossal waste of time to recognize sports heroes. That is a separate subject. Last week I voted against Joe Paterno, for goodness' sakes, one of the great football coaches in this country. Chi Chi…

What the gentleman from California pointed out is true. Previously I had sponsored and voted for resolutions regarding sports folks. I finally realized this is a colossal waste of time. I took a pledge that I was no longer going to do it…

the reason that this resolution is moving forward is that there is a benefit to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute. They can use this as a tool to go out and solicit more money, more support, and grow their own personal…

My question, my concern about this is I have one about recognizing sports folks--and that's a separate issue. He has certainly accomplished so much on the golf course and off the golf course. I admire the work that you have done in this…

But it does seem to be a huge conflict of interest to sponsor a bill recognizing Chi Chi Rodriguez, who then, in turn for his accomplishments for youth programs of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute. Isn't that a conflict of…

I have absolutely no doubt that the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute does good. You have mentioned some scholarships. I have looked at the Web site. There is no doubt. There is no question in my mind. My question is, why this…

I have come to find I think they are absolutely a colossal waste of time. Even though they're a lot of good people, but we're not recognizing taking care of the people's business. That's my own personal belief. But to clarify the question…

My understanding is that the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute is an independent 501(c)3.

One of my concerns is that it actually, I think, detracts from the idea of the accomplishments of Chi Chi Rodriguez and also the good work that I am sure that the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute has done. But to say that there is…

I have the greatest respect for Chairman Clay and for Congressman Braley. I think their goals and intentions, the stated objective is admirable. It is laudable. It's something I'm sure we can all agree with. We should be writing in plain…

Rhetorically it was asked, Where was I? Where was I? Look, I'm just a freshman here. I didn't create this mess, but I am here to help clean it up. I actually stand with some Democrats and the President in supporting the idea and the notion…

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. We have so many good Federal workers who wake up every morning and do good jobs. They go to work. They are working hard to make this country great, and we applaud them for that effort. Unfortunately…

I urge us all to support and pass this important resolution. This is something that should truly unite us in this fight. We continue to build awareness and encourage people to get checked. And our hearts and prayers go out to those loved…

We support the passage of this resolution. Our hearts and prayers go out to the people of Pakistan who are dealing with untold tragedies and difficult situations. I urge passage of this resolution.

Thank you. Mr. Speaker, my question is about the fees. Originally, the title said there was going to be a fee and that there was going to be a penalty. And suddenly, why did those come out? If you want accountability, why would you take…

To impose a penalty of $500 for failure to file timely reports--these lobbyists walk around with $5,000 bills in their pockets. I would like to see, if we had time to discuss this in committee, a $500 penalty. They get that in a half…

Let me make the point that, yes, I've voted for sports resolutions, I've even cosponsored resolutions, but I came to realize what a waste of time that is. So a number of weeks ago, I took the pledge that I was no longer going to…

Again, Mr. Speaker, I voice my opposition. The idea, the notion that while there have been silly bills passed and offered by the minority, it's certainly not an argument to continue the status quo. I think the frustration of the American…

We have so many problems and challenges facing this country, so many issues that we could and should be debating. We should be debating a budget, for instance, which is not being brought before this body. We should be talking about the…