Thomas Foley: “We may not have to pass supermajorities to raise taxes. We may not ever have to confront a tax increase again in our…”

This is a man who stood for the Constitution and civility, from day one of his congressional career to the last day of his last term.

You cannot understand a person unless you take the time to listen to them; that you should always put country over party, no matter the issue.

Congress is the place where we come together to speak the voices of America and democracy, and it is the voice that is found to echo resoundingly throughout the world.

Thank you very much, Mr. Putnam, and all the Members who have spoken on this critical issue tonight. I thank you. Most of those supporting the drilling do not live in Florida. It is interesting, we haven't had many speakers from the…