Eric Cantor

I have deep concerns that some, DCCC Chairman, Chris Van Hollen and DNC Chairman Tim Kaine in particular are dangerously fanning the flames by suggesting -- suggesting that these incidents be used as a political weapon.

We were listening for specifics. We were listening to hear something new. And we did not hear that.

What does the plan do for the 90 percent of mortgage holders not in default? And will federal aid go to banks who gave out mortgages they shouldn't have?

So much of the spending that is in the bill, frankly, although may be laudable in and of itself, has no place in the stimulus bill.

I would like to turn, Madam Speaker, to the issue of committee ratios. And I do know that there has been some progress made on the Energy and Commerce Committee. Essentially, Madam Speaker, my question to the gentleman is the ratio on the…

I would also ask the gentleman if he would commit to allowing both Republicans and Democrats the ability to offer amendments on a regular basis, especially as, in this instance, when a bill comes to the floor without committee…

I would like to ask specifically, would anything in Chairman Frank's bill prevent our Members from having a vote to stop the additional $350 billion in bailout funds from being spent?

I think most American taxpayers now are sort of scratching their head and wondering when all this bailout stuff is going to end. And probably thinking when is my bailout coming?

I think this is a case of failure of Speaker Pelosi to listen not only to her members but certainly to our members.

So clearly, Mr. Speaker, I would ask the gentleman, I would imagine that the economic times surrounding that article 6, 8 months ago certainly may have been different than they are today. We have been on the floor all day, and will…

I would just say that the Plum Creek Forest tax credit scheme is plumb wrong. This is the ``bridge to nowhere'' of the farm bill. This has no business being in the farm bill. This is clearly, as the gentleman from Louisiana said, an…

Just a few months ago, we said farewell to a great woman and a great patriot, my colleague of several years, Jo Ann Davis. Jo Ann was a terrific friend, and the Commonwealth of Virginia suffered tremendously from her loss. Since my days of…

I do rise in support of this bill. I think, if one thing was clear on 9/11, we saw the unthinkable come to reality. And going forward, given the context of this bill, I don't think there is any way that we can quantify the risk posed by…

I thank the gentlewoman and ask one final question. The House approved legislation earlier this month to reform the activities at the FDA, including reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act and the Medical Device User Fee Act…

Again, I would just like to reiterate the concern to the gentlewoman, Madam Speaker, that it was August of 2001 in which, unfortunately, we had experienced an increase in terrorist chatter, and that was in all the reports, and likely…

I would just respond, Madam Speaker, that there is a projected over 2,000-employee layoff if we in this Congress do not act to make sure that reauthorization occurs, and that is something that I am sure the gentlewoman will agree we do not…

This Congress has become mired in inaction and a lack of leadership on the part of Ms. Pelosi and her team.

Recently some Members of the House have proposed using the supplemental appropriations bill to restrict the President's ability to defend our country and its allies from a hostile Iran. Attempts to curtail the bargaining ability and…

Today I rise in support of you. This June, you will become the longest-serving Republican Speaker in history. Your leadership has guided our Nation through times of great tragedy and great joy. You have led our country with a selfless…

Today I rise to congratulate Richmond, Virginia, native and American Idol contestant Elliott Yamin for pursuing his dream while sharing his powerful voice with all of us. Elliott is returning home a star; a man with an extraordinary gift…

I want our troops home as soon as anyone here, but I will not let the sacrifices of those who will never come home from Iraq and Afghanistan be wasted or forgotten. Our brave men and women went to battle to bring freedom to Iraq and…

The other gentleman from Texas I believe also has been a champion for the restoration of fiscal sanity here in Washington because we owe it to those American taxpayers.

I cannot tell my friend from Maryland that votes will be at 6:30. All I can say is there will be adequate time for folks on the west coast to be back here in Washington on Thursday for the votes that will be called. I would say further…

I think we can work that out, but I believe around 5 or 5:30 the debate will take place.

I tell the gentleman from Maryland that the chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary takes a position that everything was done correctly and in order and is looking forward to a debate on the floor on the resolution late Tuesday…