the United States is prepared to make sure that it doesn't happen by military force.

We want a good and productive relationship, it seems to me, with the People's Republic of China. But I also know from history that Beijing respects strength. Peace through strength.

Thirteen years later, where are we in that submarine sale?

Would you also agree that something Beijing does understand is that big stick of Teddy Roosevelt's?

This legislation before us today claims to resolve a local and narrow conflict over water rights between the U.S. Forest Service and the Colorado ski industry. Unfortunately, this bill's scope and impacts have been expanded far beyond its…

It is essential Congress speaks with one voice. It is essential we not divide this resolution today.

I think it actually is important from a foreign policy point of view to be very clear with respect to the Putin administration in Russia that we are prepared to even substitute ourselves as a natural gas supplier.

I certainly appreciate Mr. Grayson's reminding us of the historical context, but where do we go with that?

I believe the resolution in front of us is a balanced one, as you suggest, Mr. Chairman, and I intend to support it.

I am not unsympathetic to the concerns raised by skeptics of marijuana decriminalization or legalization.

I am just as alarmed by figures that were raised in our prior hearing. For example, in 2011, the FBI reported approximately 750,000 Americans were arrested for a marijuana law violation.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Virginia will be postponed. Amendment No. 3 Offered by Ms. Jackson Lee The Acting CHAIR. It…

I am proud to offer this amendment on behalf of myself and my good friend, the gentlewoman from Illinois (Ms. Duckworth). H.R. 899 boasts an Orwellian title that attempts to deceive the public into believing that the Unfunded Mandates…

I don't quite understand the opposition of my friend from Oklahoma; if it is duplicative, then it is harmless. I think clarification to make sure that citizens have the same rights as special interests and corporations is actually a good…

May I inquire as to how much time is remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Virginia has 90 seconds remaining.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 13, line 6, strike ``and''. Page 14, line 16, strike the period at the end and insert ``; and''. Page…

I thank the distinguished ranking member of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee, my good friend from Maryland, Elijah Cummings. Mr. Chairman, I was listening to my good friend, Ms. Foxx from North Carolina; and I don't doubt her…

I am pleased to offer this simple amendment that would exempt rules that further protect our Nation's air and water quality from these new proposed hurdles. It is no surprise that a 2012 American Lung Association report found that…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: In the table of contents of the bill, insert after item pertaining to section 405 the following: TITLE…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Virginia will be postponed. Amendment No. 8 Offered by Ms. Jackson Lee The Acting CHAIR. It…

This bill is a bad idea. It is an anti-consumer bill. I urge my colleagues to vote against it.

I thank my distinguished ranking member and my friend from California. Mr. Chairman, I rise to oppose this latest Republican assault on the CFPB. It is truly baffling to see my colleagues' continued attempts to undermine the only Federal…

Gosh, if there is a tired debate on this floor, my good friend from Georgia has just identified it. It is that hackneyed phrase, ``crushing burden of regulation.'' Well, that would come as news to most Americans who have benefited from…

We have to be always on our guard to make sure it doesn't happen ever again.

I have no other speakers on this side. Does the gentleman have others on his side?