It is indeed with a heavy heart that I rise today to honor the life and legacy of one of New Jersey's sons, Staff Sergeant Joseph D'Augustine of Waldwick, New Jersey. Staff Sergeant D'Augustine was killed almost 3 years ago this week, on…

Back on January 20, 2009, the day President Obama took office, the Federal debt in this country stood at $10.6 trillion. The Federal debt today, as we stand here today, is over $18 trillion. That is an increase of over 70 percent during…

I thank the gentleman. Mr. Speaker, the issue before us today is, in fact, security. As a Member of Congress from the Fifth Congressional District of New Jersey, my constituents in New Jersey, like most Americans, understand the…

I appreciate the gentleman leading tonight's discussion on the floor. As we do so, we think about the people back at home and across this Nation. Mr. Speaker, Americans are hurting. Americans are hurting because they are out of work…

I appreciate the gentleman's coming to the floor. More importantly, I appreciate the gentleman's efforts and hard work on this legislation in committee. Thank you very much. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro…

On rollcall No. 535 I was unable to vote due to a doctor's appointment. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.'' ____________________

On rollcall No. 536 I was unable to vote due to a doctor's appointment. Had I been present, I would have voted aye. ____________________

I thank the gentlelady for her assistance in this matter. Also, you made reference to Mrs. Maloney from New York for her work as well. She is not on the floor right now, but I certainly do appreciate her efforts with the legislation and in…

I thank the gentlewoman for her efforts. Mr. Speaker, at this point, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Stutzman).

On rollcall No. 534, I was unable to vote due to a doctor's appointment. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.'' ____________________

Today I rise to welcome all those who have traveled to Washington, D.C., this week for the In Defense of Christians Inaugural Summit. This summit unites human rights groups and religious leaders concerned about the plight of ancient…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made available by this Act…