David Obey: “That is correct. I guess the congressional slogan would be, ``Have a worried Christmas and an unhappy New Year.''”

This amendment was a Republican amendment offered by Mr. Cole from Oklahoma. It was not slipped in. It was voted in in the subcommittee appropriation bill 5 months ago.

I feel an obligation on behalf of the families, there were 30 people from my District who died in the attack on 9/11.

He tells the truth fearlessly, and he is a patriot in every sense of the word. I will miss David's commitment, his dedication, and his integrity. And though soon no longer to be a colleague, he will always be my friend, and I think I know…

I think to give Khalid Sheikh Mohammed greater rights than we give an American man or woman who serves in the military is wrong.