Nick Rahall: “I'm happy to yield 2 minutes to the distinguished ranking member on our Railroads Subcommittee and a valued member of…”

I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Napolitano) and thank her for her help on the conference committee as well. (Ms. NAPOLITANO asked and was given permission to revise and extend her remarks.)

In good times and bad, one constant remains here on Capitol Hill. The Congress of the United States continues to attract some of the brightest minds and most eager spirits our country's colleges and universities can produce. They are our…

I am honored to yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Arizona (Mrs. Kirkpatrick), a true leader on veterans issues and a member of the VA conference committee.

In closing, much has been said today in dislike of this temporary fix, and I could not agree more. It is not my preference. We all want to address this in a long-term, robust manner. That is also the opinion of the Transportation Trades…