Let's get real. The real deal is government is broken. I'm always thankful to go back to the district and hear from our constituents, but you know what I'm hearing? The government's broken, and the American people are sick and tired of it…

I am proud to rise today to join with Mr. Teague and Mr. Schiff to fight for Katie's Law. Think about what I just said, 'Katie's Law.' We have a bill named after a young lady, a 22-year-old woman whose life was ripped away from her, so we…

As many of you know, this week is Law Enforcement Memorial Week. It's a time when all of us should stop and recognize and realize what our law enforcement family does for us each and every day. Those Capitol Hill Police that are around us…

I think the American people really want us to work together. I mean, that's the bottom line here: we all want to create jobs, we all want to be more energy efficient, and especially in this economy, I think people want to lower their…

More children will be diagnosed this year with autism than with diabetes, cancer, and AIDS combined. It is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the world. In fact, the United Nations General Assembly has gone so far as…

The American people have spoken loud and clear. They don't want a government takeover of health care. The Democrats' latest plan is still a government takeover. Billions of dollars in new taxes on small businesses, over a trillion dollars…

I am proud to stand here today on behalf of my constituents and my community throughout the region of western Washington, and especially those working hard in the Eighth District, to finally bring this legislation to the floor today. The…

I am humbled and honored today to recognize the sacrifice of a fallen marine from my district, Lance Corporal Eric Levi Ward from Redmond, Washington, who was killed in Afghanistan on February 21. Soon he will be buried at Arlington, the…

Listen. Can you hear the American voices loud and clear saying, I don't want a government takeover of health care? The Democrats' latest plan is still a government takeover of health care. It includes billions of dollars in new taxes, over…

Now more than ever, young people across this country understand the gravity of the issues that we face today as a Nation. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take some time this evening to share a poem that was written by a ninth grade student in…

The people of the State of Washington are in a state of shock once again. They are in disbelief at the news that yet another police officer has been shot and killed in the line of duty. That makes six in the last 2 months in western…

The people of Washington State understand how this bipartisanship works for their lasting benefit.

I am pleased to have her leadership and the support of Senator Maria Cantwell on this bill.

Senator Patty Murray has been an outstanding partner in this bipartisan conservation effort.

I am concerned that if we move to a public health plan, a government-run health plan, I should say, that we may lose some of those innovative ideas.

Do you believe that a key principle for health reform is that people shouldn't lose what they already have?

Do you believe that people should be able to keep their current insurance policy that they have, if they choose to keep that insurance policy as a part of a reform, yes or no?

I think most American people look at IRS and Social Security, and it is a long history of problem after problem after problem.

It's urgent that we do something now.

I am very much looking forward to hearing his ideas on how we can improve and reform our current healthcare system.

Lacking in healthcare is hazardous to your health.

If you have less taxes, you take home more money.

Are you not concerned that America is ignoring the importance of opening new markets to trade as a means of creating American jobs?

We need to act now and we need to make sure that these people have access to the credit that you say you want to free up.

I hope to see these votes come to the floor. Our State needs that business.