Alan Simpson: “I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Idaho is recognized for 5 minutes.”

I sympathize with what the gentleman is saying. I agree with him. It is a huge problem, and it is a math problem. He mentioned something that is really important. We used to spend about 70 percent of the budget on discretionary…

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management manages the development of energy and mineral resources of the Outer Continental Shelf along our Nation's coastlines. I understand the intent of the gentleman's amendment is to eliminate the Office of…

In your country club, your church and business, about 15% of the people are screwballs, lightweights and boobs, and you would not want those people unrepresented in Congress.

We have two political parties in this country, the Stupid Party and the Evil Party. I belong to the Stupid Party.