In the realm of humanity, that which is cobbled together by humans is rarely perfect. So, too, the tax reform that we undertook today is not perfect; however, it was overdue, and it is good. Candidly, any legislation contemplated that was…

I thank the gentleman from Louisiana for yielding. Madam Speaker, the last time this Nation passed major tax reform, yours truly weighed 112 pounds at the beginning of wrestling season. I had a full head of hair, I never set foot west of…

I was unable to be in Washington, DC. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 613, ``yea'' on rollcall No. 614, and ``yea'' on rollcall No. 615. ____________________

I was unable to be in Washington, DC. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 607, ``yea'' on rollcall No. 608, and ``yea'' on rollcall No. 609. ____________________

I want to thank my colleague, Congressman Mitchell, for his leadership in this amazingly important area, and also to point out the bipartisan nature of this bill not only, Mr. Speaker, to you, but to those people who might be watching at…

I would note that institutions from the University of Virginia to the entire Virginia community college system have endorsed this commonsense piece of legislation. It is a shame we haven't done it sooner. Let us not miss the opportunity to…

I thank Chairman Royce and Ranking Member Engel. Mr. Speaker, today, I think, represents the culmination of a series of wonderful bipartisan efforts that, while on their face to those who are not initiated may seem to deal with disparate…

So we then arrive at the point where the good work of Mr. Engel and Chairman Royce is needed today, and that is what we do. It is with a glad heart that I note the bipartisan nature of these agreements.

Earlier this week, the Chamber took up H.R. 36, a bill dealing with pain-capable unborn children; and a bill that, in its result, would cause the United States to join the vast bulk of nations in the world wherein the termination of lives…

I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 546. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the resolution. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the ayes…

Much has been said recently about the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and specifically how in this land of the free we have the prerogative to do as we choose in matters that manifest themselves, as communication…

I was unable to attend Floor votes due to the expected birth of my child. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 480. ____________________