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THE SPEAKER, -
THE HOUSE WILL BE IN ORDER. THE PRAYER TODAY WILL BE OFFERED BY OUR GUEST CHAPLAIN, PASTOR MARKWOMENSON FROM HOUSTON, TEXAS. THE CHAPLAIN: FATHER GOD,...
00:00:20
THE CHAPLAIN, -
THE SPIRIT OF WORSHIP, I PRAY, ASK AND SPEAK FOR THE FULLNESS OF YOUR BLESSINGS FOR THIS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ITS STAFFERS AND ALL FAMILY MEMBERS....
00:01:29
THE SPEAKER, -
THE SPEAKER: THE CHAIR HAS EXAMINED THE JOURNAL OF THE LAST DAY'S PROCEEDINGS AND ANNOUNCES TO THE HOUSE HIS APPROVAL THEREOF. PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 1...
00:01:51
Carnahan, John "Russ" - U.S. Representative, [D] Missouri
I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS, ONE NATION, UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY...
00:02:04
THE SPEAKER, -
CHAIR WILL ENTERTAIN UP TO FIVE ONE-MINUTE REQUESTS ON EACH SIDE. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS RISE? >>
00:02:14
Unidentified Speaker, -
TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE, REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS. THE SPEAKER: WITHOUT OBJECTION. >>
00:02:21
Farenthold, Blake Randolph - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
I RISE THIS MORNING TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SOREOW ABOUT THE TRAGIC ATTACK ON AMERICAN LAW ENFORCEMENT THAT HAPPENED EARLIER THIS WEEK IN MEXICO. TUESDAY...
00:03:32
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM PENNSYLVANIA SEEK RECOGNITION? >> UNANIMOUS
00:03:37
Unidentified Speaker, -
CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER
00:03:39
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO ORDERED. >> MR.
00:03:41
Unidentified Speaker, -
SPEAKER, I RISE TODAY TO RECOGNIZE THE LIFE OF MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYER AND MANAGER CHUCK TAN WHO ARE DIED IN HIS HOMETOWN IN MY DISTRICT OF NEW CASTLE,...
00:03:52
Altmire, Jason - U.S. Representative, [D] Pennsylvania
MR. ALTMIRE: AFTER HITTING A HOME RUN IN HIS FIRST MAJOR LEAGUE AT BATTALION IN 1555 HE PLAYED EIGHT SEASONS AND ROSE THROUGH THE RANKS TO MANAGE FOUR...
00:04:45
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS SEEK RECOGNITION? MR.
00:04:50
MR. POE, -
POE: REQUEST PERMISSION TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER PRO
00:04:53
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO ORDERED. MR. POE:
00:04:55
Poe, Ted - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
MR. SPEAKER, ACCORDING TO THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OUR SOUTHERN BORDER IS SECURE. WELL, NOT SO FAST WITH THAT PRONOUNCEMENT. ACCORDING TO...
00:06:05
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA SEEK RECOGNITION? >> MR. SPEAKER,
00:06:10
Unidentified Speaker, -
I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO ORDERED. >> RIGHT
00:06:16
Baca, Joe - U.S. Representative, [D] California
NOW CONGRESS' TOP PRIORITY SHOULD BE CREATING JOBS AND LOWERING THE DEFICIT WITH INTELLIGENT SPENDING CUTS. THE PRESIDENT'S PROPOSED BUDGET IS A GOOD...
00:06:45
Baca, Joe - U.S. Representative, [D] California
LESS TEACHERS IN THE CLASSROOM. 1,300 POLICE OFFICERS ON THE STREETS, 200,000 KIDS KICKED OUT OF HEAD START WHILE MANY REPUBLICANS LIVE IN THE CAPITAL...
00:07:24
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM MICHIGAN SEEK RECOGNITION? >> UNANIMOUS CONSENT
00:07:27
Unidentified Speaker, -
TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE, REVISE AND EXTEND. MRS. MILLER: MR. SPEAKER,
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Miller, Candice - U.S. Representative, [R] Michigan
I RISE TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SORROW FOR TWO CUSTOM ENFORCEMENT AGENTS. SPECIAL AGENT JAIME ZAPATA TRAGICALLY LOST HIS LIFE IN THE SERVICE -- IN HIS SERVICE...
00:08:36
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM MISSOURI. >> ADDRESS
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Unidentified Speaker, -
THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE, REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS. THE SPEAKER
00:08:46
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR. CARNAHAN: THANK
00:08:50
Carnahan, John "Russ" - U.S. Representative, [D] Missouri
YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I RISE THIS MORNING IN STRONG OPPOSITION TO THE REPUBLICAN SPENDING PLAN THAT WOULD HURT MISSOURI FAMILIES THAT I REPRESENT. AND MAKE...
00:10:03
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO
00:10:06
Palazzo, Steven - U.S. Representative, [R] Mississippi
ORDERED. >> MR. SPEAKER, LAST WEEK WRITTEN ACROSS AMERICA'S NEWSPAPERS WERE HEADLINES OF HOW EGYPTIANS STOOD UP TO WHAT THEY VIEW AS A RESTRICTIVE AND...
00:10:42
Palazzo, Steven - U.S. Representative, [R] Mississippi
PALAZZO: BY REFUSING TO ISSUE NEW DRILLING PERMITS, THIS ADMINISTRATION CONTINUES TO IMPOSE A DE FACTO MORATORIUM ON U.S.-BASED COMPANIES. WHICH IS...
00:11:20
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY. >> ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR
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Unidentified Speaker, -
ONE MINUTE.
00:11:26
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR. SIRES:
00:11:29
Sires, Albio - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
MR. SPEAKER, I RISE TODAY TO SPEAK OUT AGAINST REPUBLICAN SPENDING CUTS. OUR COMMITMENT TO REDUCING THE DEFICIT MUST NOT COME AT EXPENSE OF OUR NATION'S...
00:12:36
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA. >> I ASK UNANIMOUS
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Unidentified Speaker, -
CONSENT TO REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WITHOUT OBJECTION. >> MR. SPEAKER, I RISE
00:12:47
Gosar, Paul - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
TODAY TO CONGRATULATE THE ARMY DENTAL CORPS AS THEY CELEBRATE THEIR 100 YEARS OF SERVICE TO OUR NATION. ON MARCH 3, 1911, THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES...
00:13:18
Gosar, Paul - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
I HAVE THE UTMOST RESPECT FOR THOUSANDS OF DENTISTS WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE DENTAL CORPS THROUGHOUT THE CENTURY, PROVIDING EXCELLENT CARE TO THOUSANDS...
00:13:35
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM PUERTO RICO. MR. PERLMUTTER:
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MR. PERLMUTTER, -
I'D LIKE TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR -- PEERLPEERL I'D LIKE TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE --
00:13:43
MR. PIERLUISI, -
MR. PIERLUISI: I'D LIKE TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE.
00:13:46
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR. PIERLUISI: I'M
00:13:49
Pierluisi, Pedro R. - Resident Commissioner, [D] Puerto Rico
COMPELLED TO RESPOND TO REMARKS MADE YESTERDAY BY MY COLLEAGUE, THE GENTLEMAN FROM ILLINOIS, IN WHICH HE HARSHLY CRITICIZED THE ELECTED GOVERNMENT...
00:14:45
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS SEEK RECOGNITION? MR. SMITH: MR.
00:14:51
MR. SMITH, -
SPEAKER, PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION HOUSE RESOLUTION, I CALL UP 495. THE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE TITLE OF THE BILL, DESIGNATE THE SENATE AMENDMENT, AND DESIGNATE THE MOTION. THE CLERK: H.R. 514, AN
00:15:03
THE CLERK, -
ACT TO EXTEND EXPIRING PROVISIONS OF THE U.S. PATRIOTP IMIMPROVING AND INTELLIGENCE ACT AND INTELLIGENCE REFORM AND TERRORISM PREVENTION ACT OF 2004,...
00:15:29
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 9 , THE MOTION SHALL BE DEBATEABLE FOR ONE HOUR WITH 40 MINUTES EQUALLY DIVIDED AND CONTROLLED BY THE...
00:15:56
Smith, Lamar S. - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT MICHE -- THAT ALL MEMBERS MAY HAVE FIVE LEGISLATIVE DAYS TO REVISE AND EXTEND THEIR REMARKS. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:...
00:16:05
MR. SMITH, -
MR. SMITH: MR. SPEAKER, I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
00:16:09
Smith, Lamar S. - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
MR. SMITH: MR. SPEAKER, THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 514 EXTENDS THE THREE EXPIRING PROVISIONS OF THE PATRIOT ACT FOR ONLY 90 DAYS. I AM DISAPPOINTED...
00:18:27
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM VIRGINIA. MR.
00:18:30
Scott, Robert "Bobby" - U.S. Representative, [D] Virginia
SCOTT: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. MR. SPEAKER, I RISE IN OPPOSITION TO THE MOTION TO CONCUR WITH THE SENATE AMENDMENT WHICH WILL HAVE THE EFFECT OF PASSING...
00:18:47
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. FRANK: I THANK
00:18:52
Frank, Barney - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
THE GENTLEMAN FROM VIRGINIA FOR GIVING ME A CHANCE TO GO EARLIER. I WANT TO SPEAK NOW BECAUSE WHEN WE VOTED THE SECOND TIME ON THE PATRIOT ACT, THE...
00:20:39
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. WHO SEEKS TIME? THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS. MR. SMITH:
00:20:47
MR. SMITH, -
MR. SPEAKER, WE'LL RESERVE THE BALANCE OF OUR TIME. THE SPEAKER PRO
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM
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MR. SCOTT, -
VIRGINIA. MR. SCOTT: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. MR. SPEAKER, I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE
00:20:56
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. SCOTT: MR.
00:20:58
Scott, Robert "Bobby" - U.S. Representative, [D] Virginia
SPEAKER, ALTHOUGH THE SENATE HAS REJECTED THE HOUSE VERSION OF THE BILL WITH A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION, AND HAS AMENDED THE BILL TO PROVIDE ONLY A 90-DAY EXTENSION...
00:26:36
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS. MR. SMITH: WE ARE PREPARED
00:26:40
MR. SMITH, -
TO CLOSE. I RESERVE THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. THE SPEAKER PRO
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM VIRGINIA.
00:26:44
MR. SCOTT, -
MR. SCOTT: MR. SPEAKER, I YIELD THREE MINUTES TO THE GENTLELADY FROM TEXAS, MEMBER OF THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, MS. JACKSON LEE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:...
00:26:52
Jackson Lee, Sheila - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
THE GENTLEMAN. I WANT TO THANK THE SENATE FOR RECOGNIZING THAT WE DO HAVE A PROBLEM AND THEY RECOGNIZE IT BY EXTENDING THE TIME FRAME ONLY FOR...
00:30:02
Unidentified Speaker, -
I YIELD THE GENTLELADY AN ADDITIONAL MINUTE.
00:30:04
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR AN ADDITIONAL MINUTE. MS. JACKSON
00:30:08
Jackson Lee, Sheila - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
LEE: NONE OF THE PRIVACY CONCERNS RAISED IN THOSE HEARINGS HAVE EVEN BEEN ADDRESSED. I'M DEEPLY CONCERNED THAT MY COLLEAGUES ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE...
00:30:59
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEWOMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM VIRGINIA. THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
00:31:05
Scott, Robert "Bobby" - U.S. Representative, [D] Virginia
MR. SCOTT: THE 90-DAY EXTENSION IN THIS BILL IS SIGNIFICANTLY MORE APPROPRIATE THAN THE 10-MONTH EXTENSION THAN THE HOUSE HAS PREVIOUSLY PASSED. I LOOK...
00:31:52
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS.
00:31:56
Smith, Lamar S. - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
MR. SMITH: MR. SPEAKER, I'LL YIELD THE BALANCE OF MY TIME TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM WISCONSIN, MR. SENSENBRENNER, WHO IS THE CHAIRMAN OF THE TERRORISM AND...
00:32:04
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM WISCONSIN. MR. SENSENBRENNER: I THANK
00:32:07
Sensenbrenner, F. "James" James Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Wisconsin
THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS FOR YIELDING. I WILL BE BRIEF TODAY. I WILL JUST MAKE SEVERAL POINTS BUT NOT EXTENSIVELY BECAUSE THIS IS THE FIFTH DEBATE...
00:35:53
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK HIS TIME. THE SPEAKER
00:36:20
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN SEEK RECOGNITION? >> IN THE CLAIM OF OUR
00:36:26
Unidentified Speaker, -
20-MINUTE DEBATE, 10 MINUTES PER SIDE, SIR.
00:36:29
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. >>
00:36:31
Rogers, Michael "Mike" - U.S. Representative, [R] Michigan
THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I RISE IN SUPPORT OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT. WE'VE ALREADY HAD A LENGTHY DEBATE ON THIS LEGISLATION. THERE IS BIPARTISAN CONSENSUS...
00:36:47
Rogers, Michael "Mike" - U.S. Representative, [R] Michigan
MR. ROGERS: THE SENATE AMENDMENT, WHICH WAS ALSO SUPPORTED BY A WIDE BIPARTISAN MARGIN IN THE OTHER BODY, WILL KEEP THESE THREE NEEDED PRIORITIES IN PLACE...
00:39:01
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM MARYLAND. >>
00:39:05
Unidentified Speaker, -
THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME.
00:39:08
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. >> I RISE TO ADDRESS THE
00:39:11
Ruppersberger, C.A. "Dutch" - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 514 WHICH WOULD RE-AUTHORIZE THREE EXPIRING PROVISIONS ON THE PATRIOT ACT FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS. MR. SPEAKER, MY POSITION...
00:39:34
Ruppersberger, C.A. "Dutch" - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
THE PRESIDENT SUPPORTS A THREE-YEAR EXTENSION, TOO. BELIEVING AS I DO THAT A THREE-YEAR TERM WOULD GIVE OUR NATION'S INTELLIGENCE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT...
00:41:09
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN. MR. ROGERS:
00:41:17
MR. ROGERS, -
AM I TO UNDERSTAND THERE'S NO TIME AVAILABLE FOR THE OPPOSITION? THE SPEAKER
00:41:20
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM MARYLAND HAS YIELDED BAM THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. MR. ROGERS:
00:41:24
MR. ROGERS, -
I HAVE NO FURTHER SPEAKERS, MR. SPEAKER, I WOULD YIELD BACK THE BALANCE OF MY TIME.
00:41:28
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. ALL TIME HAVING EXPIRED, PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 93, THE PREVIOUS QUESTION...
02:13:54
THE CHAIR, -
WILL BE IN ORDER. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA SEEK RECOGNITION?
02:14:22
MR. YOUNG, -
MR. YOUNG: I RISE FOR THE PURPOSE OF A COLLOQUY WITH MYSELF AND THE GENTLEMAN FROM MISSOURI, MR. AKIN.
02:14:28
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: DOES THE GENTLEMAN MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD? MR. YOUNG: YES. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. YOUNG: I...
02:14:39
MR. YOUNG, -
AKIN. MR. AKIN:00 THANK YOU -- MR. AKIN: THANK YOU,
02:14:43
Akin, W. "Todd" - U.S. Representative, [R] Missouri
MR. CHAIRMAN. THE GOAL OF THIS COLLOQUY IS TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE FOR FUNDS PROVIDED FOR THE E.F.V. AND RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT TEST AND EVALUATION, NAVY...
02:15:22
THE CHAIR, -
NOT IN ORDER. THE GENTLEMAN MAY PROCEED. MR. AKIN: THANK
02:15:31
Akin, W. "Todd" - U.S. Representative, [R] Missouri
YOU, MR. SPEAKER. IT'S MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THE ACCOMPANYING TABLE STATES THAT $145 MILLION OF THE FUNDS PROVIDED FOR THE E.F.V. TERMINATION LIABILITY...
02:15:56
Young, C. "Bill" W. - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
MR. CHAIRMAN, THE GENTLEMAN IS CORRECT. THE LANGUAGE WHICH IS INCLUDED IN THE EXPLANATORY TABLES PROVIDES $145 MILLION FOR TERMINATION LIABILITY OR...
02:16:16
Akin, W. "Todd" - U.S. Representative, [R] Missouri
MR. CHAIRMAN, MY CONCERN IS THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MAY INTERPRET THIS LANGUAGE AS DIRECTION FROM CONGRESS TO TERMINATE E.F.V. IN THIS YEAR REGARDLESS...
02:17:20
Young, C. "Bill" W. - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
THE GENTLEMAN, MR. CHAIRMAN, IT IS THE INTENT OF THE COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE THAT FLEXIBILITY. IN FACT, IT IS MY HOPE THAT THE DEPARTMENT EXERCISES THIS...
02:19:03
Akin, W. "Todd" - U.S. Representative, [R] Missouri
WOULD APPRECIATE A COMMITMENT FROM YOU TO WORK TOGETHER ON THE ISSUE. THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AND THE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE AS WE CONSIDER...
02:20:02
Young, C. "Bill" W. - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
KNOWS HE AND I ARE ON THE SAME PAGE ON THIS ISSUE. WE WANT TO GET SOMETHING FOR THE MONEY WE HAVE ALREADY SPENT. WE THINK THIS IS A GOOD WAY OUT. ...
02:20:16
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. DICKS: I WANT
02:20:19
Dicks, Norman "Norm" - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
TO ASK THE CHAIRMAN A QUESTION. AS I UNDERSTAND IT IF WE CAN ADD $34 MILLION TO THE FUNDING, WE CAN GET ALL THE TESTING COMPLETED. AND NOT HAVE TO...
02:20:48
Young, C. "Bill" W. - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
MR. YOUNG: IF THE GENTLEMAN WOULD YIELD. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THE $34 MILLION WOULD BE TO COMPLETE THE RESEARCH AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROGRAM AND...
02:21:06
MR. DICKS, -
A WISE COURSE. I LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH THE GENTLEMAN ON THIS. MR. YOUNG: YIELD BACK. THE CHAIR: FOR WHAT
02:21:20
THE CHAIR, -
PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON SEEK RECOGNITION?
02:21:25
MR. REICHERT, -
MR. REICHERT: I MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD, MR. SPEAKER. THE CHAIR:
02:21:28
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. REICHERT:
02:21:30
Reichert, David "Dave" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
I WANT TO ENGAGE IN A COLLOQUY WITH MY COLLEAGUE FROM FLORIDA, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE. I STAND TODAY TO SUPPORT WOUNDED...
02:23:21
Langevin, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Rhode Island
LANGEVIN: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING. MR. CHAIRMAN, I'D ALSO LIKE TO HIGHLIGHT THE SUCCESS OF THE WOUNDED WARRIOR REHABILITATION PROGRAM....
02:24:41
Dicks, Norman "Norm" - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK ON THIS ISSUE. WOUNDED WARRIOR RIDGES -- REHABILITATION PROGRAMS THAT HAVE WORKED WITH NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION...
02:25:24
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON CONTROLS THE TIME. MR. REICHERT:
02:25:26
MR. REICHERT, -
I YIELD TO MR. YOUNG. MR. YOUNG: MR. CHAIRMAN, I
02:25:29
Young, C. "Bill" W. - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
WANT TO CONGRATULATE AND THANK THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON FOR BRINGING THIS MATTER BEFORE THE HOUSE TODAY. IT IS SOMETHING THAT MR. DICKS AND...
02:26:00
Reichert, David "Dave" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. I THANK THE RANKING MEMBER. LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH MR. LANGEVIN AND BOTH OF YOU IN MAKING SURE THAT OUR VETERANS, OUR WOUNDED...
02:26:21
MR. DICKS, -
THE GENTLEMAN YIELD? MR. REICHERT: YES. MR. DICKS: I THINK
02:26:24
Dicks, Norman "Norm" - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
WE HAVE GOT TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS VERY UNFAIR THAT THIS ONE PROGRAM -- THIS IS A NATIONAL PROGRAM IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD. WE HAVE GOT TO...
02:26:43
Reichert, David "Dave" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
REICHERT: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON AND I LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU. I APPRECIATE YOUR ENTHUSIASM AND PASSION. I KNOW ALL OF US...
02:26:57
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLELADY FROM MISSOURI. MRS. EMERSON:
02:27:01
MRS. EMERSON, -
I MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD TO ENTER INTO A COLLOQUY WITH MR. BROUN OF GEORGIA. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MRS....
02:27:09
MRS. EMERSON, -
MR. CHAIR. MR. BROUN: I RISE TODAY
02:27:11
Broun, Paul C. Jr., M.D. - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
TO ENTER INTO A COLLOQUY WITH MY FRIEND AND DISTINGUISHED CHAIRWOMAN OF THE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT....
02:30:23
Emerson, Jo Ann - U.S. Representative, [R] Missouri
THE GENTLEMAN RAISES A CRITICAL ISSUE THAT THERE ARE EXAMPLES OF ALL OVER THE COUNTRY AND WE'RE MORE THAN WILLING TO WORK WITH YOU ON A CONTINUING BASIS....
02:30:41
Emerson, Jo Ann - U.S. Representative, [R] Missouri
GOT A LOT MORE WORK TO DO AND AS WE PREPARE THE FY-2012 SPENDING BILL, I THINK WE'LL FIND MORE EXAMPLES. I WANT TO THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR DEDICATION...
02:31:03
MR. BROUN, -
BROUN: THANK YOU, AND I YIELD BACK.
02:31:06
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA.
02:31:09
MS. WOOLSEY, -
MS. WOOLSEY: I MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD.
02:31:11
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MS. WOOLSEY: I OFFER
02:31:15
MS. WOOLSEY, -
AMENDMENT NUMBER 189 PRINTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD --
02:31:20
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE
02:31:27
THE CLERK, -
CLERK: AMENDMENT NUMBER 189 PRINTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OFFERED BY MS. WOOLSEY OF CALIFORNIA. THE CHAIR:
02:31:34
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM KENTUCKY. >> I RESERVE
02:31:41
Unidentified Speaker, -
A POINT OF ORDER ON THE GENTLELADY'S AMENDMENT. THE CHAIR: THE
02:31:44
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA.
02:31:47
Woolsey, Lynn - U.S. Representative, [D] California
MS. WOOLSEY: MR. CHAIRMAN, THIS AMENDMENT WOULD ELIMINATE THE V-22 OSPREY AIRCRAFT AND EXPEDITIONARY FIGHTING VEHICLE. FOR YEARS THE PENTAGON HAS BEEN...
02:35:18
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM KENTUCKY CONTINUE TO RESERVE HIS POINT OF ORDER? >>
02:35:26
Unidentified Speaker, -
I WITHDRAW THE RESERVATION ON THE POINT OF ORDER. THE CHAIR: THE
02:35:29
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON.
02:35:35
Dicks, Norman "Norm" - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
MR. DICKS: WE HAVE ALREADY HAD A STRAIGHT UP OR DOWN VOTE ON THE OSPREY AND RESOUNDINGLY SUPPORTED IT HERE IN THE COMMITTEE. ON THE EXPEDITIONARY FIGHTING...
02:36:19
Young, C. "Bill" W. - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
MR. YOUNG: I RISE IN OPPOSITION TO THE AMENDMENT. WE JUST HAD A VERY GOOD COLLOQUY ON THE ISSUE OF THE E.F.V. AND WE THINK WE HAVE A LUTION HERE THAT'S...
02:37:49
MR. DICKS, -
A VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT. THE CHAIR: THE
02:37:51
THE CHAIR, -
QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. PODSEPOSE. -- THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE...
02:38:02
MS. WOOLSEY, -
MS. WOOLSEY: MR. CHAIRMAN, WITH THAT I ASK FOR A RECORDED VOTE.
02:38:05
Holt, Rush - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA WILL BE POSTPONED. FOR WHAT...
02:38:24
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED. >>
02:38:27
Aderholt, Robert T. - U.S. Representative, [R] Alabama
I WOULD LIKE TO TURN TO MY COLLEAGUE, CHIRME MICA OF THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE WITH AN AMENDMENT HE MAZZ. MR. MICA: MR. SPEAKER,
02:38:36
Mica, John - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
MR. ADERHOLT, THANK YOU FOR RECOGNIZING ME AND ALSO GIVING ME THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK ON MY AMENDMENT WHICH IN CONSULTATION WITH YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN,...
02:43:41
THE CHAIR, -
TIME -- THE GENTLEMAN FROM ALABAMA'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM KENTUCKY. >>
02:43:48
Unidentified Speaker, -
I MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
02:43:51
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >> I YIELD TO THE CHAIR. MR. ADERHOLT: MR.
02:44:01
Aderholt, Robert T. - U.S. Representative, [R] Alabama
MICA, I COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND YOUR DESIRE TO PUSH T.S.A. TO MEET ITS MISSION IN A COST EFFECTIVE MANNER. WE HAVE PLACED A NUMBER OF PROVISIONS WITHIN...
02:45:25
Rogers, Harold "Hal" - U.S. Representative, [R] Kentucky
ROGERS: IF THE GENTLEMAN WOULD STAND BY A MOMENT. WHEN WE FIRST STOOD UP T.S.A., I CHAIRED THAT SUBCOMMITTEE. WE PUT A LIMIT ON THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES...
02:46:20
Mica, John - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
WOULD YIELD. 62,000 OF WHICH WE HAVE 3,770 ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL IN WASHINGTON, D.C., AND ANOTHER 9,000, OVER9,000 ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL IN NONSCREENING...
02:46:37
Rogers, Harold "Hal" - U.S. Representative, [R] Kentucky
YOUR STATEMENT. WE ARE UP TO 62,000 NOW. AND IT'S WAY TOO MUCH. LET ME ASK THE CHAIRMAN, HOW MANY -- IS THERE A CAP NOW REINSTATED IN THIS BILL FOR...
02:47:00
MR. ROGERS, -
ABOVE 46,000. AND THERE IS 62. THERE WILL BE SOME REDUCTIONS, IS THAT CORRECT? MR.
02:47:06
MR. ADERHOLT, -
ADERHOLT: ABSOLUTELY DOING THAT, YES, SIR. MR. ROGERS: THANK
02:47:09
Rogers, Harold "Hal" - U.S. Representative, [R] Kentucky
YOU. MR. CHAIRMAN, I WANT TO CONGRATULATE MR. MICA, CHAIRMAN MICA, AND CHAIRMAN ADERHOLT, WHO ARE WORKING TOGETHER TO REIN IN THIS ORGANIZATION THAT'S...
02:47:58
Aderholt, Robert T. - U.S. Representative, [R] Alabama
LET ME CLARIFY, THE 46,000 IS THE NUMBER OF SCREENERS THAT IS CAPPED RIGHT NOW. BUT LET ME ASSURE YOU WE WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THAT TO MAKE SURE...
02:48:23
MR. ROGERS, -
YOU. YIELD BACK. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
02:48:26
THE CHAIR, -
YIELDS BACK. THE GENTLEMAN FROM INDIANA. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DO YOU SEEK RECOGNITION? MR. BURTON: MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD.
02:48:32
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. BURTON:
02:48:35
Burton, Danny "Dan" Lee - U.S. Representative, [R] Indiana
REAL QUICKLY, I SUPPORT EVERYTHING THAT MY COLLEAGUES JUST SAID, BUT I WANT TO DEVIATE A LITTLE BIT AND TALK ABOUT SOMETHING REAL QUICKLY THAT NEEDS...
02:50:16
Dicks, Norman "Norm" - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
WITH THE GENTLEMAN. I HAVE BEEN DOWN THERE ON THE SOUTHERN BORDER. I WOULD POINT OUT, THOUGH, THAT YESTERDAY WE KILLED THE NATIONAL DRUG INTELLIGENCE...
02:50:38
Burton, Danny "Dan" Lee - U.S. Representative, [R] Indiana
MY TIME. SENDING NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS DOWN THERE EN MASSE TO PROTECT THAT BORDER UNTIL IT'S COMPLETELY SECURE ALONG WITH THE BORDER PATROL AGENTS WILL...
02:50:55
THE CHAIR, -
YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY. DOES THE GENTLEMAN MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD? MR.
02:51:05
LoBiondo, Frank A. - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
LOBE: YES. THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I RISE TO ENGAGE THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE, MR. LATHAM, IN A COLLOQUY. AS THE GENTLEMAN KNOWS, I BELIEVE...
02:53:18
Latham, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Iowa
IF THE GENTLEMAN WOULD YIELD. I APPRECIATE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDING. I, TOO, SHARE HIS COMMITMENT TO NEXTGEN AND BELIEVE THIS PROGRAM IS ESSENTIAL TO...
02:53:51
LoBiondo, Frank A. - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
MR. LATHAM, FOR SHARING THAT INFORMATION AND YOUR COMMITMENT TO THE NEXT GENERATION OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL AND LOOK FORWARD TO CONTINUING TO WORK WITH...
02:54:03
THE CHAIR, -
FROM NEW JERSEY YIELD BACK HIS TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM VIRGINIA SEEK RECOGNITION? MR. WOLF: STRIKE
02:54:09
MR. WOLF, -
THE REQUISITE NUMBER OF WORDS. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. WOLF: I HAD
02:54:13
Wolf, Frank R. - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
AN AMENDMENT TO CREATE WHICH HAS NOW BEEN RULED OUT OF ORDER, TO CREATE AN AFGHANISTAN-PAKISTAN STUDY GROUP. THE WAR IN AFGHANISTAN HAS BEEN GOING...
02:56:40
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM NEW YORK SEEK
02:56:47
Unidentified Speaker, -
RECOGNITION? >> FROM MISSOURI. I RISE TO ENTER A COLLOQUY FROM THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA. I STAND TODAY -- THE
02:56:53
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM MISSOURI SEEK TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD? MRS. HARTZLER: YES.
02:56:59
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MRS. HARTZLER: I RISE WITH
02:57:03
Hartzler, Vicky - U.S. Representative, [R] Missouri
THE COLLOQUY WITH THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA. I STAND TODAY TO SUPPORT OUR BRAVE MILITARY MEN AND WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO SACRIFICE IN THE SERVICE...
02:57:21
MR. YOUNG, -
GENTLEMAN YIELD? MRS. HARTZLER:
02:57:24
MRS. HARTZLER, -
Y. -- YES.
02:57:27
Young, C. "Bill" W. - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
MR. YOUNG: I THANK THE GENTLELADY FOR RAISING THE QUESTION. IT'S SOMETHING WE SHOULD DISCUSS MORE AND MORE THE FACT WE HAVE AN OBLIGATION TO OUR TROOPS,...
02:58:15
Hartzler, Vicky - U.S. Representative, [R] Missouri
THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. AS YOU KNOW IN OUR CONSTITUTION ONE OF THE FEW THINGS WE ARE SUPPOSED TO DO HERE IS TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMMON DEFENSE. I KNOW...
02:58:48
Young, C. "Bill" W. - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
I CAN. I WOULD LIKE TO SAY WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU DURING THIS CONGRESS AS WE DO WHAT IT IS YOU WANT US TO DO. MRS. HARTZLER:
02:58:59
MRS. HARTZLER, -
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR COMMIT. I LOOK FORWARD TO IT. WITH THAT I YIELD BACK. THE CHAIR:
02:59:03
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLELADY FROM MISSOURI YIELDS BACK HER TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS SEEK RECOGNITION? THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR...
02:59:12
Culberson, John - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
MR. SPEAKER. IF AN EFFORT TO HELP MY CONSTITUENTS UNDERSTAND, THE COUNTRY UNDERSTAND, EVEN MY -- ALL US TO UNDERSTAND THE SCALE OF THE PROBLEM WE FACE,...
02:59:29
Culberson, John - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
OWN LIVES TAKE OUR INCOME, YOU'VE GOT TO CALCULATE YOUR INCOME AND YOUR EXPENSES AND THINGS YOU GOT TO PAY FIRST IS THE MORTGAGE. YOU HAVE TO PAY THE...
03:05:15
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM OKLAHOMA RISE? >>
03:05:18
Unidentified Speaker, -
I MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD AND OFFER AN AMENDMENT, NUMBER 208.
03:05:24
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT.
03:05:26
THE CLERK, -
THE CLERK: AMENDMENT NUMBER 208, PRINTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, OFFERED BY MR. COLE OF OKLAHOMA. THE CHAIR: THE
03:05:32
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES.
03:05:34
Cole, Tom - U.S. Representative, [R] Oklahoma
MR. COLE: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. MR. CHAIRMAN, THIS IS A SIMPLE AMENDMENT, IT'S ON AN ISSUE WE VOTED ON AS RECENTLY AS THREE WEEKS AGO. VERY SIMPLY...
03:06:54
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK SEEK RECOGNITION? >> STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN...
03:07:06
Unidentified Speaker, -
TO THIS AMENDMENT. IT'S --
03:07:18
Serrano, Jose - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
MR. SERRANO: THIS WAS CREATED AFTER WATERGATE. IT WAS CREATED WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT WE NEEDED TO MUST'VE MORE AND MORE TO A SITUATION WHERE FOLKS...
03:09:29
THE CHAIR, -
YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM MISSOURI RISE? >> I MOVE TO STRIKE
03:09:33
Unidentified Speaker, -
THE LAST WORD, MR. CHAIRMAN. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY
03:09:38
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MRS. EMERSON: I OPPOSE
03:09:48
MRS. EMERSON, -
THIS AMENDMENT BECAUSE I LIKE THE PUBLIC CONTRIBUTIONS TO POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS. I THINK THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TODAY SHOWED THE BEST...
03:10:53
Serrano, Jose - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY YIELDS BACK. THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM OKLAHOMA. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED,...
03:11:11
Unidentified Speaker, -
SPEAKER. I'D LIKE A RECORDED VOTE ON THAT.
03:11:16
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: DOES THE GENTLEMAN ASK FOR A RECORDED VOTE? >> I DO. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT
03:11:20
Serrano, Jose - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM OKLAHOMA WILL BE POSTPONED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN...
03:11:32
Unidentified Speaker, -
HAVE AN AMENDMENT AT THE DESK. THE CHAIR: WILL THE
03:11:36
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN SPECIFY THE NUMBER OF THE AMENDMENT? >> NUMBER 514, MR. CHAIRMAN. THE CHAIR: THE
03:11:46
THE CHAIR, -
CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT.
03:11:53
THE CLERK, -
THE CLERK: AMENDMENT NUMBER 514, PRINTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, OFFERED BY MR. PRICE OF NORTH CAROLINA. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
03:12:01
THE CHAIR, -
FROM NORTH CAROLINA IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. PRICE: I MOVE TO
03:12:04
MR. PRICE, -
STRIKE THE LAST WORD.
03:12:06
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. PRICE: H.R. 1 PROVIDED
03:12:11
Price, David E. - U.S. Representative, [D] North Carolina
NO FUNDING IN 2011 FOR FIREFIGHTER HIRING GRANTS ALSO KNOWN AS SAFER GRANTS. A REDUCTION OF $420 MILLION. FORTUNATELY, YESTERDAY, THE HOUSE RESOUNDINGLY...
03:15:27
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM ALABAMA RISE? >> MR. SPEAKER, I
03:15:30
Unidentified Speaker, -
RISE IN OPPOSITION TO THIS AMENDMENT.
03:15:33
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >>
03:15:36
Aderholt, Robert T. - U.S. Representative, [R] Alabama
YESTERDAY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES VOTED TO ADD $510 MILLION TO ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTER GRANTS. BY DEVASTATING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY'S...
03:15:51
Aderholt, Robert T. - U.S. Representative, [R] Alabama
MR. ADERHOLT: IT'S ONLY PRUDENT THAT WE USE THIS MONEY IN A VERY RESPONSIBLE MANNER. BY FORCING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO COMPLY WITH THE ORIGINAL INTENT...
03:16:28
Rogers, Harold "Hal" - U.S. Representative, [R] Kentucky
THANK THE CHAIRMAN FOR YIELDING AND THANK HIM FOR THE GREAT WORK HE'S DOING CHAIRING THIS SUBCOMMITTEE IN THE HOUSE. AS CHAIRMAN ADERHOLT HAS SAID, SAFER...
03:18:49
MR. ADERHOLT, -
MR. ADERHOLT: I YIELD BACK THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
03:18:52
THE CHAIR, -
YIELDS BACK. THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION...
03:19:17
MR. ADERHOLT, -
FOR A RECORDED VOTE. THE CHAIR: FURTHER
03:19:19
THE CHAIR, -
PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA WILL BE POSTPONED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM OREGON RISE?...
03:19:29
Unidentified Speaker, -
MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD AND I HAVE AN AMENDMENT AT THE DESK. WHICH I WOULD --
03:19:36
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN WILL SPECIFY THE NUMBER OF HIS AMENDMENT. MR. WALDEN: THE ONE RELATED
03:19:41
MR. WALDEN, -
TO NETWORK NEUTRALITY. DO WE HAVE THAT AMENDMENT NUMBER? 404.
03:19:51
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: DOES THE GENTLEMAN OFF THE AMENDMENT 404? MR. WALDEN: YES, I DO.
03:19:55
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: AMENDMENT NUMBER
03:19:58
THE CLERK, -
404 PRINTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OFFERED PLI MR. WALDEN OF OREGON -- BY MR. WALDEN OF OREGON.
03:20:05
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES.
03:20:07
Walden, Greg - U.S. Representative, [R] Oregon
MR. WALDEN: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I'M OFFERING THIS AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF MY ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE COLLEAGUE, MR. STEARNS, AS WELL AS MR....
03:24:57
THE CHAIR, -
YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK RISE? >> STRIKE THE LAST WORD.
03:25:03
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >> I RISE IN OPPOSITION
03:25:06
Serrano, Jose - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
TO THIS AMENDMENT. IT SHOULDN'T SURPRISE ME BY NOW BUT IT'S AMAZING HOW FOLKS WILL CONTINUE TO GET UP DURING THE DAY, DURING THE YEAR, DURING THE NEXT...
03:25:24
Serrano, Jose - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
RULES AND RULES IN A WAY THAT PROTECTS AND KEEPS THE INTERNET OPEN FOR ALL OF US AND WE SHOULD REMEMBER THAT. IT ISSUED AN ORDER PROVIDING FOR A VERSION...
03:28:51
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM MISSOURI -- A MEMBER OF THE PROMINGSES DE--- MISSOURI, A MEMBER...
03:29:10
Emerson, Jo Ann - U.S. Representative, [R] Missouri
ON THIS. I FEEL VERY STRONGLY THAT IN SPITE OF WHAT MY FRIEND ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE AISLE SAID WITH REGARD TO THE AUTHORIZERS DOING THEIR WORK, BECAUSE...
03:30:21
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA RISE? >> STRIKE THE REQUISITE NUMBER OF WORDS.
03:30:31
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE
03:30:34
Stearns, Clifford "Cliff" - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
MINUTES. >> THANK YOU. THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK HAS INDICATED THIS IS THE BIG GUYS AGAINST THE LITTLE GUYS. HE'S GOT IT WRONG. IF THE GOVERNMENT STEPS...
03:30:48
Stearns, Clifford "Cliff" - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
MR. STEARNS: ANY TIME THE GOVERNMENT STIPULATES REGULATIONS, IT HURTS THE LITTLE GUYS. THE BIG GUYS CAN HANDLE REGULATIONS, HANDLE THE LEGAL FORMS AND...
03:32:36
Upton, Frederick "Fred" S. - U.S. Representative, [R] Michigan
SUPPORT OF THIS AMENDMENT, OFFERED BY MY FRIEND, MR. WALDEN, MR. STEARNS AND OTHERS ON THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE. THERE'S AN OLD ADAGE IF IT AIN'T...
03:33:01
Upton, Frederick "Fred" S. - U.S. Representative, [R] Michigan
MR. UPTON: WE DON'T NEED REGULATIONS ON THE INTERNET. I THINK IT WAS GEORGE WILL THAT SAID MOST AMERICANS THINK THAT THE GOVERNMENT DOESN'T WORK SO ...
03:33:38
Stearns, Clifford "Cliff" - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
SAY IT'S NOT APPROPRIATE FOR THEM TO MAKE THESE RULES ON A WHIM WITHOUT ANY INPUT FROM CONGRESS AND THIS WOULD ALLOW THE F.C.C. TO DO ANYTHING, ANYTHING...
03:34:08
THE CHAIR, -
YIELDS BACK. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. >> I RISE IN OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSAL.
03:34:13
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: DOES THE GENTLEMAN MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD? MR. WAXMAN: YES. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
03:34:18
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES.
03:34:20
Waxman, Henry - U.S. Representative, [D] California
MR. WAXMAN: THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR RECOGNIZING ME. THIS AMENDMENT IS BAD POLICY. IT WOULD OVERTURN A DECISION BY THE F.C.C. ENACTED LAST DECEMBER THAT...
03:38:44
THE CHAIR, -
HAS 30 SECONDS. MR. WAXMAN: I
03:38:47
Waxman, Henry - U.S. Representative, [D] California
URGE OPPOSITION TO THIS EFFORT AND I WANT TO SAY THAT THIS DOES NOT SAVE ANY MONEY, THIS PROPOSAL WILL NOT CUT COSTS. THIS IS NOT ONLY ABOUT POLICY AND...
03:39:14
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA RISE? >>
03:39:19
Unidentified Speaker, -
I MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD.
03:39:21
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. KINGSTON:
03:39:28
MR. KINGSTON, -
I'M HERE TODAY IN SUPPORT OF THIS AMENDMENT AND I WANT TO THANK THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN WORK -- MR. GRAVES: I WANT
03:39:34
Graves, Tom - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
TO THANK THOSE WHO HAVE WORKING ON THIS AND IT GETS COMPLICATED SOMETIMES WHEN YOU HAVE ELECTED OFFICIALS GET UP AND START TALKING ABOUT BROADBAND AND...
03:42:09
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA, A MEMBER OF THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE, RISE? >>
03:42:17
Unidentified Speaker, -
STRIKE THE LAST WORD, MR. CHAIRMAN.
03:42:19
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. DIAZ-BALART:
03:42:22
Diaz-Balart, M. - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
I WANT TO REALLY ECHO WHAT THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA JUST DID HERE ON THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE HE BROUGHT SOME COMMON SENSE TO THIS DEBATE. EVERYBODY HAS...
03:45:11
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS RISE? -- RISE? >> I RISE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE...
03:45:20
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >> I THINK A LITTLE BIT
03:45:26
Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS HISTORY WOULD BE APPROPRIATE AT THIS JUNCTURE. FIRST OF ALL, JUST LET ME EXPLAIN THAT AT&T AND THE REGIONAL BELL COMPANIES HAD...
03:46:06
Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
MR. MARKEY: AND SO THEY DID. THEY GAVE IT TO A TINY COMPANY UP IN MASSACHUSETTS WHICH BUILT THE INTERNET ACROSS THE COUNTRY, DESIGNED IT, WITHOUT ANY...
03:50:36
THE CHAIR, -
TIME HAS EXPIRED. MR. MARKEY: VOTE
03:50:38
MR. MARKEY, -
NO ON THIS AMENDMENT THAT SHUTS DOWN THE INTERNET.
03:50:42
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA RISE? >> I RISE TO STRIKE
03:50:48
Unidentified Speaker, -
THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY
03:50:51
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >> I THANK THE
03:50:57
Eshoo, Anna G. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
CHAIRMAN. THIS IS SUCH A FASCINATING DEBATE THAT'S TAKING PLACE HERE ON THE FLOOR TODAY. AND I THINK THAT ANY ONE THAT CONSIDERS THEMSELVES -- ANYONE...
03:51:22
Eshoo, Anna G. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
BECAUSE THIS IS A CONSIDERATION ABOUT PRESERVING THE OPEN INTERNET AND BROADBAND INDUSTRY PRACTICES. NOW, I DON'T KNOW HOW MANY OF YOU HAVE SPOKEN TO...
03:56:21
THE CHAIR, -
DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM PENNSYLVANIA RISE? >> MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR: THE
03:56:25
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >>
03:56:28
Doyle, Michael "Mike" F. - U.S. Representative, [D] Pennsylvania
MR. SPEAKER, I RISE IN OPPOSITION TO THE WALDEN AMENDMENT. MR. SPEAKER, THE F.C.C.'S OPEN INTERNET ORDER BRINGS CERTAINTY AND CLARITY TO A DEBATE THAT...
03:57:04
MR. DOYLE, -
MR. DOYLE: WALL STREET INVESTMENT ANALYSTS HAVE ALSO CONCLUDED THAT THE F.C.C.'S OPEN INTERNET ORDER REMOVED ANY REGULATORY OVERHANG FOR TELECOM AND CABLE...
03:59:19
Doyle, Michael "Mike" F. - U.S. Representative, [D] Pennsylvania
YIELDS BACK. AS A GENERAL MATTER, THE CHAIR MUST REMIND MEMBERS THAT REMARKS MUST BE ADDRESSED TO THE CHAIR AND NOT TO OTHERS IN THE SECOND PERSON, THE...
03:59:41
MR. TERRY, -
STRIKE THE LAST WORDS THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. TERRY:
03:59:45
Terry, Lee - U.S. Representative, [R] Nebraska
I RISE IN FAVOR OF THIS AMENDMENT BECAUSE I BELIEVE IN A FREE AND OPEN INTERNET. IT WAS DECEMBER 21, JUST LESS THAN TWO MONTHS AGO, THAT THE INTERNET...
04:02:38
MR. TERRY, -
MR. SPEAKER. ON THE INVESTMENT SIDE, THE ORDER, THE POWER THAT THE F.C.C. HAS TO REGULATE SAYS THAT THEY -- AND THE CYBERWORLD THERE CAN'T BE DISCRIMINATION....
04:03:53
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN'S REQUEST IS COVERED BY GENERAL LEAVE. MR. TERRY: HERE'S WHAT IT
04:03:57
Terry, Lee - U.S. Representative, [R] Nebraska
IS. DEREGULATION IS ELIMINATING THE REGULATION OF THE INTERNET COULD MEAN HIGHER INTERNET ACCESS PRICES AS I.S.P.'S INSTITUTE A TIERED MODEL THAT...
04:05:14
MR. TERRY, -
THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. MR. DICKS: MR. CHAIRMAN. THE CHAIR: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM -- MR. DICKS: I MOVE TO STRIKE
04:05:24
MR. DICKS, -
THE REQUISITE NUMBER OF WORDS. THE GENTLEMAN HAS SPOKE TWICE ON THIS ISSUE, WAS THAT BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT? MR. TERRY: WOULD THE GENTLEMAN YIELD?...
04:05:32
MR. DICKS, -
DICKS: I WANT TO ANSWER MY QUESTION FIRST.
04:05:37
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE CHAIR BELIEVES THAT THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEBRASKA SPOKE ONLY ONCE. MR. DICKS: YIELD TO ME, PLEASE. MR. TERRY:
04:05:46
MR. TERRY, -
I YIELD. I SPOKE ONE TIME RIGHT NOW. I DON'T KNOW WHO YOU ARE CONFUSING ME WITH. MR. DICKS:
04:05:52
MR. DICKS, -
I THOUGHT YOU SPOKE TWICE, I'M SORRY. THE CHAIR:
04:05:55
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM -- FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE MEMBER FROM LOUISIANA RISE? >>...
04:06:06
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >> I
04:06:12
Scalise, Stephen "Steve" - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
RISE IN STRONG SUPPORT OF THIS AMENDMENT BECAUSE I THINK IF YOU LOOK ACROSS THE COUNTRY, OF COURSE WE HAD A WATER SHED ELECTION IN NOVEMBER, IF YOU...
04:06:33
Scalise, Stephen "Steve" - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
PEOPLE WILL TELL YOU THEY ARE SCARED TO DEATH ABOUT THE CONCEPT OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT REGULATING THE INTERNET. SO THIS NET NEUTRALITY RULING THAT...
04:11:31
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM TENNESSEE RISE THE
04:11:38
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MRS.
04:11:40
Blackburn, Marsha - U.S. Representative, [R] Tennessee
BLACKBURN: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT WE LOOK AT WHAT THIS PROCESS OF NET NEUTRALITY IS. I RISE IN SUPPORT OF THE RESOLUTION THAT...
04:14:48
Aderholt, Robert T. - U.S. Representative, [R] Alabama
TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM OREGON. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION...
04:15:05
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM OREGON WILL BE POSTPONED. >> MR. CHAIRMAN....
04:15:41
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLELADY WILL SUSPEND. THE CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: AMENDMENT
04:15:47
THE CLERK, -
NUMBER 334 PRINTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OFFERED BY MRS. LOWEY OF NEW YORK.
04:15:54
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY FROM NEW YORK IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MRS. LOWEY: MR. CHAIRMAN, -- >> MR. SPEAKER. THE CHAIR: DOES THE GENTLEMAN ...
04:16:06
Unidentified Speaker, -
ACCEPT THE LADY'S AMENDMENT. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY FROM NEW YORK IS RECOGNIZED. MRS. LOWEY: I THANK
04:16:11
MRS. LOWEY, -
THE GENTLEMAN AND I YIELD BACK THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. >> I THANK THE GENTLELADY. MRS. LOWEY: STATEMENT IN THE RECORD. THE CHAIR: WITHOUT
04:16:22
THE CHAIR, -
OBJECTION. THE QUESTION IS ON THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM NEW YORK'S AMENDMENT. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE...
04:17:06
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED. WOLWOL MR. CHAIRMAN, I OFFER UP AMENDMENT -- MR. WOLF: --
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MR. WOLF, -
WOLWOL MR. CHAIRMAN, I OFFER UP -- MS. WOOLSEY: MR. CHAIRMAN, I
04:17:19
MS. WOOLSEY, -
OFF UP AN AMENDMENT. THE CHAIR: THE
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THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: AMENDMENT NUMBER
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THE CLERK, -
14 PRINTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OFFERED BY MS. WOOLSEY OF CALIFORNIA. THE
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THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY SEEK RECOGNITION? >>
04:17:42
Unidentified Speaker, -
I RESERVE A POINT OF ORDER ON THE GENTLEWOMAN'S AMENDMENT. THE CHAIR: THE POINT OF
04:17:45
THE CHAIR, -
ORDER IS RESERVED. THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MS. WOOLSEY: MR.
04:17:53
Woolsey, Lynn - U.S. Representative, [D] California
CHAIRMAN, AMENDMENT 413 STATES THAT NONE OF THE FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE BY THIS ACT MAY BE USED IN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS...
04:21:45
THE CHAIR, -
TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY RISE? >> MR. CHAIRMAN,
04:21:49
Frelinghuysen, Rodney - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
I INSIST ON MY POINT OF ORDER AND I MAKE A POINT OF ORDER AGAINST THE AMENDMENT BECAUSE IT PROPOSES TO CHANGE EXISTING LAW AND CONSTITUTES LEGISLATION...
04:22:15
Frelinghuysen, Rodney - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
CHAIR: DOES ANY MEMBER WISH TO BE HEARD ON THE POINT OF ORDER? THE CHAIR WILL RULE. THE AMENDMENT CONTAINS A LEGISLATIVE CONDITION ON THE AVAILABILITY...
04:22:39
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >>
04:22:41
Unidentified Speaker, -
THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. I HAVE AN AMENDMENT AT THE DESK, AMENDMENT NUMBER 516 IS PRINTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. TODAY I OFFER AN AMENDMENT THAT...
04:23:04
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: DOES THE GENTLEMAN WISH TO OFFER THE AMENDMENT? >> YES.
04:23:08
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: AMENDMENT NUMBER
04:23:16
THE CLERK, -
516 PRINTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OFFERED BY MR. CAMP OF MICHIGAN. THE
04:23:23
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN MAY PROCEED. MR. CAMP: WELL, THANK YOU,
04:23:26
Camp, David "Dave" Lee - U.S. Representative, [R] Michigan
MR. CHAIRMAN. AS I SAID, LAST JUNE A LIVE BIG HEAD ASIAN CARP WAS DISCOVERED SIX MILES FROM LAKE MICHIGAN WELL PAST THE ELECTRIC BARRIER. THIS DISCOVERY...
04:27:00
THE CHAIR, -
TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM INDIANA RISE? >> MR.
04:27:07
Unidentified Speaker, -
CHAIRMAN, TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR:
04:27:09
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >>
04:27:11
Visclosky, Peter "Pete" J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Indiana
MR. CHAIRMAN, I APPRECIATE THE REC MISSIONNITION AND I STAND -- RECOGNITION AND I STAND TO OPPOSE THE GENTLEMAN'S AMENDMENT. FIRST OF ALL, ALSO TO MAKE...
04:27:37
Visclosky, Peter "Pete" J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Indiana
MR. VISCLOSKY: I WOULD AGREE WITH THE GENTLEMAN'S ASSERTION THAT WE FACE A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM AS FAR AS THE CARP AND I AND OTHERS HAVE CERTAINLY JOINED...
04:29:48
Unidentified Speaker, -
REMARKS WHEN YOU SAID YOU WERE INVOLVED IN THIS ISSUE FOR MORE THAN A DECADE, THE PROBLEM WE HAVE IS WE HAVE RUN OUT OF TIME. MR. CAMP: SINCE 2009
04:29:57
MR. CAMP, -
WHEN EDNA WAS FOUND NORTH OF THE LOCKS, AND NOW -- MR. VISCLOSKY:
04:30:03
Visclosky, Peter "Pete" J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Indiana
I UNDERSTAND THE FINDING OF D.N.A. THAT IS NOT CARP. AGAIN EVERYONE IS WORKING ON KEEPING THE CARPS OUT OF THE LAKE. THE LOCKS ARE NOT IMPERMEABLE,...
04:30:26
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY -- MRS. BIGGERT: STRIKE
04:30:31
MRS. BIGGERT, -
THE WEBBINGRY SIT NUMBER OF WORDS. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED. MRS. BIGGERT: THIS IS
04:30:36
Biggert, Judy - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
AN ISSUE THAT HAS GROWN AND GROWN AND GROWN. LET ME SAY I WOULD AGREE WITH THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN THAT WE DO NOT WANT THE ASIAN CARP TO BE ABLE...
04:35:54
THE CHAIR, -
TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA RISE? >> I HAVE AN AMENDMENT AT THE DESK. THE CHAIR:
04:36:01
THE CHAIR, -
ANOTHER AMENDMENT IS CURRENTLY PENDING. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN RISE? >> I
04:36:08
Unidentified Speaker, -
MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD, MR. CHAIRMAN. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
04:36:11
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >> THANK YOU, MR.
04:36:14
Kinzinger, Adam - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
CHAIRMAN. MY FRIEND FROM MICHIGAN, I APPRECIATE HIS INTEREST IN THIS ISSUE. I HAVE TO STRONGLY STAND UP AND OPPOSE IT, THOUGH. THE 11TH IN ILLINOIS,...
04:37:28
Kinzinger, Adam - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
KINZINGER: LET'S CONTINUE TO BE CAUTIOUS. WE ARE TALKING ABOUT $30 BILLION IN COMMERCE THAT'S GOING TO BE AFFECTED IN MY AREA BECAUSE WE WANT TO QUICKLY...
04:38:59
Camp, David "Dave" Lee - U.S. Representative, [R] Michigan
COMMENT THE GENTLEMAN FROM ILLINOIS MENTIONED HER 12-YEAR INVOLVEMENT IN THIS ISSUE. SHE AND I WORKED VERY HARD IN 2006 TO GET THE FIRST FUNDING FOR...
04:39:29
Kinzinger, Adam - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
TAKES TIME. WHEN WE TALK ABOUT AFFECTING $30 BILLION IN ECONOMIC COMMERCE, I WOULD EXPECT THAT TO TAKE SOME TIME. NOW, AGAIN, I APPRECIATE THE CONCERN....
04:40:10
Lummis, Cynthia - U.S. Representative, [R] Wyoming
TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM ILLINOIS, FOR WHAT PURPOSE DO I SEEK RECOGNITION? -- DO YOU SEEK RECOGNITION? THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR...
04:40:23
Dold, Robert - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
I RISE TODAY IN OPPOSITION TO THIS AMENDMENT. AS A RESIDENT OF THE CHICAGOLAND AREA AND A LIFELONG RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THIS AMENDMENT...
04:41:00
Dold, Robert - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
TO COST ABOUT $29 BILLION. WHEN WE LOOK AT THE AMOUNT OF COMMERCE THAT'S GOING TO BE COMING UP FROM THE GULF OF MEXICO THROUGH THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER...
04:42:40
THE CHAIR, -
TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN RISE? >> STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR:
04:42:48
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. DAVIS:
04:42:51
Davis, Danny - U.S. Representative, [D] Illinois
THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. I SIMPLY RISE TO CONCUR WITH THE LAST GROUP OF SPEAKERS WHO HAVE INDICATED THAT THEY WERE IN OPPOSITION TO THIS AMENDMENT....
04:43:47
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM INDIANA RISE? MR. PENCE: I RISE TO STRIKE
04:43:53
MR. PENCE, -
THE REQUISITE NUMBER OF FISH. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
04:44:01
Pence, Mike - U.S. Representative, [R] Indiana
MR. PENCE: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING THAT MOMENT OF LEVITY. I DO RISE TODAY IN OPPOSITION TO THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MY FRIEND...
04:47:03
Unidentified Speaker, -
YIELD? PENCE OPINIONS I YIELD. >> I THANK THE GENTLEMAN'S
04:47:08
Camp, David "Dave" Lee - U.S. Representative, [R] Michigan
WORDS AND I APPRECIATE THE ARGUMENT HE'S MAKING. BUT THE CONCERN IS ON THE ECONOMIC ARGUMENT IS THAT THE DAMAGE TO THE GREAT LAKES, IF THIS PROBLEM...
04:47:23
Camp, David "Dave" Lee - U.S. Representative, [R] Michigan
THE STATISTICS ON THE JOBS AND ECONOMIC IMPACT BUT THE ECOSYSTEM, THE DAMAGE TO THAT CANNOT BE REMEDIED. AND THE CONCERN I HAVE IS, THIS HAS REALLY...
04:48:00
Pence, Mike - U.S. Representative, [R] Indiana
TO YIELD TO THE GENTLEMAN. LET ME JUST SAY THAT THE DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS OF THE ELECTRONIC FENCE BEGAN SLIGHTLY BEFORE 2006, THE FENCE AND THE STUDIES...
04:48:57
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED,...
04:49:15
MR. CAMP, -
CAMP: I ASK FOR A RECORDED VOTE. THE CHAIR: FURTHER
04:49:18
THE CHAIR, -
PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN WILL BE POSTPONED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA RISE? >>...
04:49:28
Unidentified Speaker, -
I HAVE AN AMENDMENT AT THE DESK. THE CHAIR:
04:49:30
THE CHAIR, -
THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: AMENDMENT
04:49:33
THE CLERK, -
NUMBER 576 PRINTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OFFERED BY MRS. HERBUE OF CALIFORNIA -- BY MRS. HERB AUTO OF CALIFORNIA -- ESHOO OF CALIFORNIA. THE CHAIR:...
04:49:49
THE CHAIR, -
OF ORDER IS RESERVED. THE GENTLEWOMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MS. ESHOO: I MOVE TO
04:49:54
Eshoo, Anna G. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
STRIKE THE LAST WORD, MR. CHAIRMAN. ONE OF THE THINGS I ADMIRE THE MOST ABOUT OUR COUNTRY IS OUR COMMITMENT AND OUR LOVE FOR DEMOCRACY. WE WERE FOUNDED...
04:51:34
Eshoo, Anna G. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. ALL TOO OFTEN THESE DISTORTED VIEWS COME FROM CORPORATE INTERESTS THAT TRY TO UNDERMINE THE PUBLIC INTERESTS THROUGH CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURES....
04:53:44
THE CHAIR, -
TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA RISE? MS. PELOSI: I RISE
04:53:51
MS. PELOSI, -
TO ASK TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE
04:53:53
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MS.
04:53:56
Pelosi, Nancy - U.S. Representative, [D] California
PELOSI: MR. CHAIRMAN, I RISE TODAY TO SUPPORT THE AMENDMENT PRESENTED BY CONGRESSWOMAN ESHOO ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC INTEREST, THE PEOPLES' INTEREST....
04:55:49
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN IS CORRECT. THE HOUSE IS NOT IN ORDER. MEMBERS, PLEASE TAKE YOUR CONVERSATIONS FROM THE FLOOR. MS. PELOSI: THE
04:55:54
MS. PELOSI, -
AMERICAN PEOPLE HAVE CONSTANTLY CALLED UPON CONGRESS TO ASK IN THE PEOPLE'S -- ACT IN THE PEOPLE'S INTEREST, NOT THE SPECIAL INTEREST. TODAY WE HAVE...
04:57:05
Unidentified Speaker, -
SPEAKER, THE HOUSE IS STILL NOT IN ORDER. OUR FORMER SPEAKER IS SPEAKING FROM THE WELL AND DESERVES -- MS.
04:57:13
MS. PELOSI, -
PELOSI: IT'S NOT A MESSAGE THAT SOME OF OUR MEMBERS WANT TO HEAR. THE CHAIR: WILL THE
04:57:17
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLELADY SUSPEND, PLEASE? THE COMMITTEE WILL BE IN ORDER. MEMBERS, PLEASE TAKE YOUR CONVERSATIONS OFF THE FLOOR. MS. PELOSI: I KNOW THAT THIS...
04:57:28
Pelosi, Nancy - U.S. Representative, [D] California
PELOSI: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. I KNOW THAT SOME OF YOU MAY NOT WANT TO RECEIVE THIS MESSAGE, BUT IT IS A MESSAGE THAT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE HAVE DELIVERED...
04:59:16
THE CHAIR, -
TIME HAS EXPIRED. >> MR. CHAIRMAN.
04:59:19
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK RISE? >> MR.
04:59:22
Unidentified Speaker, -
CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE
04:59:24
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >>
04:59:26
Israel, Steve - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
I THANK THE CHAIRMAN. MR. CHAIRMAN, I RISE IN SUPPORT OF THIS AMENDMENT BY MY DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE FROM CALIFORNIA. YOU KNOW, THIS ISN'T THAT COMPLICATED....
05:00:03
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. THE GENTLEMAN IS CORRECT. THE GENTLEMAN WILL SUSPEND. THE COMMITTEE WILL PLEASE COME TO ORDER. MEMBERS, PLEASE TAKE YOUR CONVERSATIONS...
05:00:18
Israel, Steve - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
MR. CHAIRMAN. WHEN PEOPLE TURN ON THEIR TELEVISION SETS AND SEE A POLITICAL COMMERCIAL MAKING OUTLANDISH CLAIMS, THEY DESERVE TO KNOW WHETHER THAT...
05:02:00
THE CHAIR, -
TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN RISE? >> I CONTINUE
05:02:05
Unidentified Speaker, -
TO RESERVE MY POINT OF ORDER. THE CHAIR:
05:02:07
THE CHAIR, -
THE POINT OF ORDER IS RESERVED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY RISE? MR. ANDREWS:
05:02:15
MR. ANDREWS, -
I MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR: THE
05:02:17
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. ANDREWS: I ASK
05:02:19
MR. ANDREWS, -
UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS. THE CHAIR: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR. ANDREWS:
05:02:22
Andrews, Robert - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
MR. CHAIRMAN, THE ISSUE RAISED BY THIS AMENDMENT IS TO WHOM DOES THIS CONGRESS BELONG? IN WHOSE INTEREST ARE THE MEMBERS OF CONGRESS WORKING? MR....
05:06:35
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RISE? >>
05:06:40
Unidentified Speaker, -
STRIKE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. MR. LUNGREN:
05:06:44
Lungren, Daniel "Dan" E. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
I RISE IN OPPOSITION TO THIS AMENDMENT. THIS IS A CONTINUATION OF THE EFFORT BY THE OTHER SIDE TO UNDO THE EVENHANDED APPROACH THAT WAS UTILIZED BY THE...
05:10:26
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM MARYLAND RISE? >> I MOVE
05:10:30
Unidentified Speaker, -
TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR:
05:10:32
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. VAN HOLLEN: THANK
05:10:34
Van Hollen, Christopher - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
YOU, MR. SPEAKER. WE HAVE HEARD A LOT ABOUT THE SUPREME COURT DECISION, CITIZENS UNITED. AND WE MAY AGREE WITH THAT DECISION OR DISAGREE WITH THAT...
05:15:53
THE CHAIR, -
FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN RISE? >> I
05:15:55
Unidentified Speaker, -
MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD AND YIELD TO THE GENTLEMAN. THE CHAIR: DOES
05:16:02
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN CONTINUE TO RESERVE THE POINT OF ORDER? MR.
05:16:07
Lungren, Daniel "Dan" E. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
LUNGREN: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING. AT THE CORE OF THE SUPREME COURT DECISION WAS A PROTECTION OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT POLITICAL RIGHT OF FREE...
05:17:32
Unidentified Speaker, -
CONTINUE TO RESERVE, MR. SPEAKER. THE CHAIR:
05:17:35
THE CHAIR, -
FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RISE? >> TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE
05:17:39
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. MILLER: I THANK
05:17:44
Miller, George - U.S. Representative, [D] California
THE GENTLEMAN FOR RESERVE HIS POIFERT SO WE CAN SPEAK TO THIS AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MS. ESHOO. I BELIEVE THIS IS ABOUT TRANSPARENCY, I'M FOR WIDENING...
05:22:59
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW MEXICO RISE? >> MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD.
05:23:05
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. >>
05:23:07
Unidentified Speaker, -
THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. IT IS INDEED INTERESTING TO LISTEN TO THE ARGUMENTS THAT ARE COMING ON THIS PARTICULAR AMENDMENT. MR. PEARCE: MYSELF BEING
05:23:16
Pearce, Steve - U.S. Representative, [R] New Mexico
ON THE RECEIVING END FOR THE THIRD PSYCH UNTIL A ROW ABOUT $1.5 MILLION IN ADS RUN AGAINST ME BY A GROUP THAT IS PROTECTED, THEIR SECRECY IS PROTECTED...
05:24:24
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY CONTINUE TO RESERVE HIS POINT OF ORDER? >> I DO, MR. CHAIRMAN. THE CHAIR:
05:24:32
THE CHAIR, -
FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM MARYLAND RISE? MS. EDWARDS: I
05:24:38
MS. EDWARDS, -
RISE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR: THE
05:24:40
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MS. EDWARDS: I
05:24:44
Edwards, Donna F. - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
RISE IN SUPPORT OF THIS MODEST AMENDMENT BY CONGRESSWOMAN ESHOO. IN THE WORDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE,S THAT IN-BRAINER. THIS SHOULD BE AN EASY CALL FOR MEMBERS...
05:28:04
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY CONTINUE TO RESERVE HIS POINT OF ORDER? >> I CONTINUE TO RESERVE,
05:28:11
Unidentified Speaker, -
MR. CHAIRMAN. THE CHAIR: FOR WHAT
05:28:16
THE CHAIR, -
PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN -- >>
05:28:19
Frelinghuysen, Rodney - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
I MAKE A POINT OF ORDER AGAINST THE AMENDMENT BECAUSE IT PROPOSES TO CHANGE EXISTING LAW AND CONSTITUTES LEGISLATION IN AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL, THEREFORE...
05:28:50
Frelinghuysen, Rodney - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
WISH TO BE HEARD ON A POINT OF ORDER? IF NOT, THE CHAIR IS PREPARED TO FIND ON THE RULE. A DETERMINATION NOT REQUIRED BY EXISTING LAW. THE AMENDMENT...
05:29:22
Unidentified Speaker, -
AT THE DESK. IT'S AMENDMENT NUMBER 195. THE
05:29:24
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: AMENDMENT NUMBER
05:29:43
THE CLERK, -
195, PRINTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, OFFERED BY MRS. LUMMIS OF WYOMING.
05:29:49
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MRS. LUMMIS: THANK YOU,
05:29:52
Lummis, Cynthia - U.S. Representative, [R] Wyoming
MR. CHAIRMAN. I WANT TO THANK THE STAFF OF THIS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WE ADJOURNED THIS MORNING AT 3:48 A.M. WITH A STAFF THAT DILIGENTLY STAYED...
05:33:19
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLELADY'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM PENNSYLVANIA RISE? -- VIRGINIA RISE? MR. MORAN: MR. CHAIRMAN, I
05:33:25
MR. MORAN, -
RISE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD IN OPPOSITION TO THIS AMENDMENT. THE CHAIR: THE
05:33:29
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. MORAN: MR.
05:33:32
Moran, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Virginia
CHAIRMAN, EQUAL ACCESS TO OUR NATION'S COURTS FOR ALL AMERICANS IS A HALLMARK OF OUR DEMOCRACY AND OUR SYSTEM OF JUSTICE. PROVIDING ATTORNEYS FEES TO...
05:36:24
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLELADY -- THE GENTLEMAN FROM IDAHO, FOR WHAT PURPOSE...
05:36:37
Unidentified Speaker, -
THE REQUISITE NUMBER OF WORDS. THE
05:36:39
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. ROGERS:
05:36:46
MR. ROGERS, -
MR. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE, I RISE IN AGREEMENT WITH THIS AMENDMENT. IT'S NOT THE CASE IN REALITY. I THINK THAT'S THE REASON THAT THIS...
05:37:26
Simpson, Michael "Mike" - U.S. Representative, [R] Idaho
SUING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WHICH IS SUING THE PEOPLE AND THEN ASKING THE PEOPLE TO PAY FOR YOUR LEGAL FEES TO DO SO. THE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE...
05:39:44
Moran, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Virginia
I THANK MY VERY GOOD FRIEND FROM IDAHO. IS IT NOT THE CASE THAT YOU ONLY GET FEES ON THAT PART OF THE SUIT THAT YOU BROUGHT WHERE YOU ACTUALLY WIN? THAT...
05:40:07
Simpson, Michael "Mike" - U.S. Representative, [R] Idaho
THAT'S ACCURATE. YOU DON'T HAVE TO PREFAIL IN THE OVERALL CASE. CAN YOU ACTUALLY LOSE THE CASE FOR WHAT YOU ARE TRYING TO DO. TO ME IT IS THE PROBLEM...
05:40:59
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS RISE? >> I RISE TO
05:41:04
Unidentified Speaker, -
STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR:
05:41:06
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. MARKEY: THANK
05:41:11
Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
YOU, THIS AMENDMENT IS OVERBROAD TO USE A EUPHEMISTIC TERM TO DESCRIBE WHAT ITS IMPACT WILL BE UPON THOSE WHO ARE THE LEAST POWERFUL AND MOST AGGRIEVED...
05:46:27
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RISE? THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES.
05:46:38
Miller, George - U.S. Representative, [D] California
MR. MILLER: MR. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE, I THINK MR. MARKEY HAS IT RIGHT. LAWSUITS ARE BROUGHT EVERY DAY THAT INFURIATE US ONE WAY OR ANOTHER...
05:49:55
THE CHAIR, -
TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM UTAH RISE? >>
05:49:59
Unidentified Speaker, -
I MOVE TO STRIKE MANY OF THE LAST WORDS.
05:50:01
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >> THANK YOU, SIR. MR.
05:50:08
Bishop, Rob - U.S. Representative, [R] Utah
BISHOP: WE HAVE HEARD A LOT ABOUT THIS FUND AND THE DIFFICULTIES AND SOME EXAGGERATION TO WHERE IT GOES AND WHAT IT DOES. THE PROBLEM IS SEVERAL FOLD,...
05:53:07
THE CHAIR, -
TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM -- >>
05:53:13
Unidentified Speaker, -
I MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. REHBERG:
05:53:18
Rehberg, Dennis "Denny" - U.S. Representative, [R] Montana
I WANT TO SAY I WAS HERE WHEN IT WAS CREATED. I WAS A CONGRESSIONAL STAFFER. TALK ABOUT THE LAW OF UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES. I MIGHT POINT OUT THAT PEOPLE...
05:55:16
THE CHAIR, -
FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM MINNESOTA RISE? MRS. BACHMANN: I
05:55:20
MRS. BACHMANN, -
RISE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD AND YIELD MY TIME TO MR. MARKEY. THE CHAIR: THE
05:55:24
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED. MR. MARKEY: I THANK
05:55:27
Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
THE GENTLELADY. I RISE TO MAKE THIS VERY SIMPLE POINT SYSTEM OF YOU ALL KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING. THE LAW THAT THIS AMENDMENT WANTS TO PREVENT FUNDING...
05:58:16
THE CHAIR, -
QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLELADY FROM WYOMING. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE AYES...
05:58:28
Unidentified Speaker, -
FOR A RECORDED VOTE ON THAT. THE CHAIR: THE
05:58:31
Holt, Rush - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
GENTLEMAN CALLS FOR A RECORDED VOTE. PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN -- BY THE GENTLELADY...
05:58:56
Unidentified Speaker, -
CHAIRMAN, I HAVE AN AMENDMENT AT THE DESK.
05:58:58
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: WHICH AMENDMENT. MS. LEE: AMENDMENT NUMBER 222. THE
05:59:20
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE CLERK WILL DEZ I IG NATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: AMENDMENT NUMBER
05:59:24
THE CLERK, -
222 PRINTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OFFERED BY MS. LEE OF CALIFORNIA. >> MR. CHAIRMAN, I RESERVE
05:59:29
Unidentified Speaker, -
A POINT OF ORDER ON THE GENTLEWOMAN'S AMENDMENT. THE CHAIR:
05:59:33
THE CHAIR, -
THE POINT OF ORDER IS RESERVED. THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR.
05:59:38
Lee, Barbara - U.S. Representative, [D] California
LEE: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. WELL, THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE BUT I RISE TODAY IN SUPPORT OF MY AMENDMENT. IT REALLY DOES HIT THE HEART OF THE ISSUE OF FISCAL...
06:04:57
THE CHAIR, -
TIME HAS EXPIRED. MR. FRELINGHUYSEN:
06:05:00
Frelinghuysen, Rodney - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
I MAKE A POINT OF ORDER AGAINST THE AMENDMENT BECAUSE IT PROPOSES TO CHANGE EXISTING LAW AND CONSTITUTES LEGISLATION IN THE APPROPRIATIONS BILL, THEREFORE...
06:05:22
THE CHAIR, -
ANY MEMBER WISH TO BE HEARD ON THE POINT OF ORDER? THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. LEE: ON THE POINT OF
06:05:27
Lee, Barbara - U.S. Representative, [D] California
ORDER, WHEN YOU TALK ABOUT FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY, WITH THE DETENS DEPARTMENT, TAXPAYER DOLLARS, TRILLIONS AND TRILLIONS OF DOLLARS THAT ARE INAUDIBLE,...
06:05:50
Lee, Barbara - U.S. Representative, [D] California
PREPARED TO RULE. THE AMENDMENT CONTAINS A LEGISLATIVE CONDITION ON THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS IN THE BILL. AS SUCH THE AMENDMENT VIOLATES CLAUSE 2 OF...
06:06:14
Unidentified Speaker, -
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD AND I HAVE AN AMENDMENT AT THE DESK. THE CHAIR:
06:06:19
THE CHAIR, -
DOES THE GENTLELADY OFFER AN AMENDMENT? MS. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ: I DO. THE CHAIR: WHAT'S THE NUMBER? MS. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ: AMENDMENT NUMBER 211. THE CHAIR:...
06:06:27
THE CHAIR, -
WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT.
06:06:29
THE CLERK, -
THE CLERK: AMENDMENT NUMBER 21 PRINTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OFFERED BY THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM FLORIDA. THE
06:06:35
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES.
06:06:37
Wasserman Schultz, Debbie - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
MS. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. I RISE TO ASK FOR MY COLLEAGUES' SUPPORT OF AN AMENDMENT TO PROTECT OUR MOST VULNERABLE CONSTITUENTS,...
06:09:21
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HER TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY.
06:09:24
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN: WE'RE SPLEESED -- PLEASED TO ACCEPT THE AMENDMENT.
06:09:27
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN ACCEPTS THE AMENDMENT.
06:09:29
MS. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, -
MS. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ: THANK YOU VERY MUCH. THE
06:09:31
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM FLORIDA. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR,...
06:09:52
MR. CARTER, -
CARTER: MR. SPEAKER, I HAVE AN AMENDMENT AT THE DESK. 165. CHOIPT CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. DRN THE CHAIR:
06:10:01
THE CHAIR, -
THE CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: AMENDMENT NUMBER
06:10:06
THE CLERK, -
165, PRINTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OFFERED BY MR. CARTER OF TEXAS. THE CHAIR: THE
06:10:12
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR.
06:10:14
Carter, John - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
CARTER: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. THE U.S. SEAMAN INDUSTRY IS AMONG THE MOST REGULATED IN THE WORLD AND HAS LONG SERVED NOT ONLY AS A RESPONSIBLE STEWARD...
06:15:12
Unidentified Speaker, -
OR DO YOU HAVE A TIME FRAME? MR. CARTER: WE DON'T HAVE
06:15:18
MR. CARTER, -
A TIME FRAME. MR. DICKS: SO IT'S A
06:15:23
MR. DICKS, -
PERMANENT LAW? MR. CARTER: THERE'S ALSO
06:15:27
MR. CARTER, -
THE HYDROCHLORIC ACID AND OTHER THINGS THAT HAVEN'T BEEN DISCUSSED.
06:15:32
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN RISE? MR. MORAN:
06:15:39
Moran, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Virginia
THE AMENDMENT WOULD -- TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE AMENDMENT WOULD INCREASE REV -- PUT TO A RULE TO INCREASE REVENUES IN SECTORS THAT DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE...
06:18:13
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM MICHIGAN RISE? >> MR. CHAIRMAN,
06:18:17
Unidentified Speaker, -
I MOVE TO STRIKE THE REQUISITE NUMBER OF WORDS. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY
06:18:21
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MRS.
06:18:29
Miller, Candice - U.S. Representative, [R] Michigan
MILLER: LAST FALL, THE GOVERNING CONFERENCE PUT FORTH THE DOCUMENT FOR AMERICA WHICH PUT FORWARD IDEAS ON HOW TO DEAL WITH THE LEVEL OF UP SUSTAINABLE...
06:23:18
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE MEMBER -- FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE MEMBER FROM PENNSYLVANIA, A MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE, RISE? >> I
06:23:30
Unidentified Speaker, -
RISE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
06:23:33
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >>
06:23:37
Dent, Charles "Charlie" - U.S. Representative, [R] Pennsylvania
THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. I RISE IN STRONG SUPPORT OF JUDGE CARTER'S AMENDMENT. IT'S ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY. LET ME GIVE YOU A FEW REASONS WHY. I'M CO-CHAIR...
06:23:52
Dent, Charles "Charlie" - U.S. Representative, [R] Pennsylvania
DISTRICT IS ONE OF THE, IF NOT THE TOP CEMENT PRODUCING DISTRICT IN AMERICA. THIS IS A CRITICAL INDUSTRY TO OUR INFRASTRUCTURE AND CERTAINLY TO THE PEOPLE...
06:27:07
Carter, John - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
CARTER: I'D LIKE TO ADDRESS SOME THINGS SAID BY MY FRIENDS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE AISLE. IT'S TRUE THAT THERE MAY BE 1,300 NEW JOBS AS HE QUOTED. BUT...
06:28:45
MR. DENT, -
IS EXPIRED. I YIELD BACK. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. >> I SEEK RECOGNITION
06:28:50
Unidentified Speaker, -
TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR: YOU ARE RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. WAXMAN: I WANT
06:28:54
Waxman, Henry - U.S. Representative, [D] California
TO BE RECOGNIZED IN OPPOSITION TO THIS CARTER AMENDMENT. THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH SAVING COSTS OR LOWERING THE DEFICIT. WHAT THIS AMENDMENT WOULD...
06:33:41
MR. WAXMAN, -
WAXMAN: I URGE OPPOSITION TO THE CARTER AMENDMENT. I'M NOT GOING TO YIELD BECAUSE I THINK MY TIME HAS EXPIRED AND I SEE MY COLLEAGUE ABOUT TO ASK -- LET...
06:33:53
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. MR. WAXMAN: IS MY TIME EXPIRED?
06:33:56
MR. WAXMAN, -
MR. WAXMAN: I WOULD HAVE YIELDED BUT IT DIDN'T WORK OUT. THE CHAIR:
06:33:59
THE CHAIR, -
FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM MISSOURI WHO IS A MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE RISE? MRS.
06:34:05
MRS. EMERSON, -
EMERSON: I MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD AND YIELD MY TIME TO MR. DENT OF PENNSYLVANIA.
06:34:11
Dent, Charles "Charlie" - U.S. Representative, [R] Pennsylvania
MR. DENT: THANK YOU. THANK YOU. I JUST WANTED TO ADDRESS A COUPLE OF ISSUES ABOUT THE E.P.A. I'VE TRIED TO POINT OUT VERY THOUGHTFULLY THAT THE E.P.A....
06:36:44
MR. CARTER, -
CARTER: WOULD THE GENTLELADY YIELD? MRS. EMERSON:
06:36:47
MRS. EMERSON, -
I YIELD THE BALANCE OF MY TIME TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS. MR.
06:36:50
Carter, John - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
CARTER: AND I THANK YOU FOR YIELDING. I JUST WANT TO POINT OUT WHAT MY FRIEND MR. WAXMAN WAS POINTING OUT. UNDER THE PLAN THAT'S BEFORE US FROM THE...
06:38:48
MRS. EMERSON, -
BELIEVE MY TIME MAY HAVE EXPIRED. I YIELD MY FRIEND FROM CALIFORNIA 20 SECONDS. WHICH IS ALL THE TIME I HAVE LEFT. MR. WAXMAN: IF SOME
06:38:59
Waxman, Henry - U.S. Representative, [D] California
OF THE POLLUTION IS COMING FROM OFFSHORE, FROM CHINA, WHICH IS TRUE, THAT'S NO EXCUSE FOR US TO ALLOW MORE POLLUTION TO COME FROM THE SOURCES HERE...
06:39:21
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS RISE? >> I RISE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE
06:39:28
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >> I THANK THE CHAIR VERY MUCH.
06:39:31
Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
MR. MARKEY: WHAT WE'RE HEARING THIS AFTERNOON IS A WHOLE BUNCH OF PHONY BOLOGNA NUMBERS ABOUT HOW THIS IS GOING TO AFFECT THE CEMENT INDUSTRY, HOW THIS...
06:44:45
THE CHAIR, -
TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS. MR. BARTON: I RISE
06:44:53
MR. BARTON, -
TO STRIKE THE SCRUFFLINGTS -- THE REQUISITE NUMBER OF WORDS. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
06:45:00
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED. MR. BARTON: I HAVE THREE
06:45:05
Barton, Joe - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
CEMENT PLANTS IN MY DISTRICT, MIDLOTHIAN, TEXAS, THE CEMENT CAPITAL OF TEXAS, REPUBLICANS ARE NOT FOR NO REGULATION OF MERCURY. WE THINK THIS PARTICULAR...
06:46:47
MR. AKIN, -
YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. I MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. I HAD AN AMENDMENT --
06:47:02
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: IS THE GENTLEMAN OFFERING A SECONDARY AMENDMENT?
06:47:05
MR. AKIN, -
MR. AKIN: I WAS INTENDING TO OFFER AMENDMENT NUMBER 181, BUT I'VE DECIDED TO WITHDRAW THE AMENDMENT BUT WAS GOING TO SIMPLY SPEAK ON THE SUBJECT. THE...
06:47:14
THE CHAIR, -
CARTER AMENDMENT IS PENDING. AND THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS HAS YIELDED HIS TIME. MR. BARTON: RERECLAIM MY
06:47:27
MR. BARTON, -
TIME. I YIELD A MINUTE TO THE -- TO MY GOOD FRIEND FROM FLORIDA TO SPEAK ON THIS AMENDMENT.
06:47:34
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. >> EVERYBODY HERE SUPPORTS -- MR. DIAZ-BALART:
06:47:42
Diaz-Balart, M. - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
EVERYBODY HERE SUPPORTS PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT. EVERY AMERICAN SUPPORTS PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT. BUT WE ALSO SUPPORT PROTECTING THE JOBS OF THE...
06:48:26
MR. BARTON, -
MR. BARTON: I YIELD TO THE GENTLEMAN. MR. CARTER: HAVING RAISED
06:48:32
Carter, John - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
FOUR CHILDREN, I'M OFFENDED AT BEING ACCUSED OF WANTING TO HARM CHILDREN. THAT'S NOT THE PURPOSE OF THIS. I WOULD ARGUE THAT BETWEEN 5% AND 100% OF THE...
06:49:35
THE CHAIR, -
YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK RISE? >> STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR: THE
06:49:40
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. SERRANO: I YIELD MY TIME
06:49:44
MR. SERRANO, -
TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. WAXMAN. MR. WAXMAN: I'VE
06:49:48
Waxman, Henry - U.S. Representative, [D] California
BEEN ASTOUNDED BY SOME OF THE THINGS SAID IN THE HOUSE THAT THERE HAS NOT BEEN A CAREFUL ANALYSIS OF THIS PROPOSAL AND THE HARM THAT COMES WITH THESE...
06:50:34
MR. WAXMAN, -
I WANT TO COMPLETE MY STATEMENT, THEN WE'LL SEE IF THE GENTLEMAN WHO YIELDED TO ME WANTS TO YIELD TO YOU. CEMENT PLANTS EMPLOY WORKERS WHO ALSO CAN GET...
06:52:06
MR. CARTER, -
MR. CARTER: WILL THE GENTLEMAN YIELD TO ME FOR A QUESTION? THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
06:52:11
THE CHAIR, -
FROM NEW YORK CONTROLS THE TIME. MR. CARTER: I'M
06:52:15
Barton, Joe - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
SORRY. WOULD THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK YIELD? I THANK MY FRIEND, CONGRESSMAN SERRANO. WOULD MR. WAXMAN AGREE WITH ME THAT IF YOU GET ONE OF THESE...
06:52:36
MR. WAXMAN, -
AGREE WITH THAT.
06:52:39
MR. BARTON, -
MR. BARTON: I THINK THAT'S A CORRECT STATEMENT. MR. WAXMAN: I DON'T KNOW
06:52:42
MR. WAXMAN, -
ENOUGH TO ANSWER THAT STATEMENT. MR. BARTON: SOME
06:52:46
MR. BARTON, -
OF THE BENEFITS AND COSTS YOU TALK ABOUT ARE NOT BORNE OUT. MR. WAXMAN: I SHOULD
06:52:51
Waxman, Henry - U.S. Representative, [D] California
TRUST YOUR ANALYSIS MORE THAN THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, O.M.B.? I DON'T THINK SO.
06:52:58
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK CONTROLS THE TIME.
06:53:01
MR. SERRANO, -
MR. SERRANO: RECLAIMING MY TIME, I YIELD BACK.
06:53:03
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM PENNSYLVANIA RISE -- MISSOURI RISE? MR. AKIN: I HAVE AN AMENDMENT. THE CHAIR:
06:53:16
THE CHAIR, -
THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE AYES...
06:53:32
Unidentified Speaker, -
WE ASK FOR A RECORDED VOTE ON THAT. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
06:53:35
Holt, Rush - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
ASKED FOR A RECORDED VOTE. PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS WILL BE POSTPONED....
06:53:49
MR. AKIN, -
YOU, MR. SPEAKER. TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
06:53:52
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. AKIN: MR.
06:53:54
MR. AKIN, -
SPEAKER, I HAVE AN AMENDMENT, NUMBER 181, WHICH IT'S MY PLAN TO WITHDRAW FOLLOWING A COMMENT HERE. THE CHAIR: DOES THE
06:54:02
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN OFFER THE AMENDMENT? MR. AKIN: YES,
06:54:05
MR. AKIN, -
MR. SPEAKER, I DO. I DO NOT. I DON'T OFFER IT.
06:54:09
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES UNDER HIS REQUEST TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD.
06:54:14
Akin, W. "Todd" - U.S. Representative, [R] Missouri
MR. AKIN: MR. SPEAKER, THE AMENDMENT THAT I WAS THINKING I WAS GOING TO OFFER AND ACTUALLY WE CAN'T IS ON THE ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY ACT OF...
06:56:44
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM LOUISIANA RISE? >> MR. CHAIRMAN,
06:56:52
Unidentified Speaker, -
I HAVE AMENDMENT NUMBER 204 AT THE DESK.
06:56:55
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT.
06:57:05
THE CLERK, -
THE CLERK: AMENDMENT NUMBER 204, PRINNED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, OFFERED BY MR. SCALISE OF LOUISIANA. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
06:57:12
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. SCALISE: THANK
06:57:14
Scalise, Stephen "Steve" - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. WE'VE SEEN OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS UNDER PRESIDENT OBAMA A VERY DISTURBING PROLIFERATION OF CZARS. THESE UNAPPOINTED, UNACCOUNTABLE...
07:02:15
Doyle, Michael "Mike" F. - U.S. Representative, [D] Pennsylvania
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE CHAIR NOTES THAT THE HOUSE IS NOT IN ORDER. THE COMMITTEE IS NOT IN ORDER. THANK YOU....
07:02:28
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES.
07:02:39
MR. SERRANO, -
MR. SERRANO: THE WHITE HOUSE STAFF IS ADVISING THE PRESIDENT, COORDINATING POLICY ON COMPLEX ISSUES THAT CUT ACROSS CABINET DEPARTMENTS AND FEDERAL AGENCIES....
07:04:31
MR. SERRANO, -
TO YIELD FOR NOW EVEN IF THE AMENDMENT HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN. >> OK, I JUST THOUGHT IT WAS
07:04:37
Unidentified Speaker, -
TO CLARIFY --
07:04:40
Serrano, Jose - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
MR. SERRANO: THE TELEPROMPTER. I'M GOING TO GIVE SOME FOLKS ON THE OTHER SIDE, WITH ALL DUE RESPECT AND LOVE AND AFFECTION, SOME ADVISE. WHEN YOU LOOK...
07:06:29
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLELADY FROM MISSOURI. MRS. EMERSON:
07:06:33
MRS. EMERSON, -
MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR: THE
07:06:35
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MRS. EMERSON:
07:06:37
Emerson, Jo Ann - U.S. Representative, [R] Missouri
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. I WOULD LOVE TO ALLOW MY VERY CLOSE FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE FROM NEW YORK TO CONTINUE. HOWEVER I WILL SAY THAT I DO...
07:08:52
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HER TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS RISE?
07:08:57
MR. FRANK, -
MR. FRANK: TO STRIKE THE REQUISITE NUMBER OF WORDS.
07:08:59
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES.
07:09:01
Frank, Barney - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
MR. FRANK: MR. CHAIRMAN, BEING OF AN OPTIMISTIC NATURE I LOOK FOR SILVER LININGS SO I LOOK FOR THE FACT THAT MY COLLEAGUINGS ON THE OTHER SIDE HAVE...
07:09:43
MRS. EMERSON, -
MONEY IN THE FUNDS STILL EXIST. WE'RE TRYING TO SAVE SOME MONEY HERE. MR. FRANK: RATHER
07:09:49
Frank, Barney - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
THAN DEAL WITH IT THIS WAY, I WOULD HAVE THOUGHT IN THE C.R., YOU'RE TELLING ME THAT THE REPUBLICAN APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE MAJORITY FUNDED SOME NONEXISTENT...
07:10:48
MRS. EMERSON, -
THE GENTLEMAN YIELD? MR. FRANK: YES.
07:10:51
MRS. EMERSON, -
MRS. EMERSON: I'M PLEASED TO TELL MY GOOD FRIEND THAT THAT POSITION IS REMOVED FROM THIS LEGISLATION AS WELL. MR. FRANK: I HAVE
07:10:56
MR. FRANK, -
AN AMENDMENT WHICH SAYS SPECIAL MASTER OF TARP EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY. THE AMENDMENT I HAVE DEFUNDS AND SAYS YOU CAN'T PAY...
07:11:07
MR. FRANK, -
YIELDED YET. MRS. EMERSON: OH,, PARDON ME. MR. FRANK: I WANT
07:11:10
Frank, Barney - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
TO MAKE THIS CLEAR, THIS IS THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM LOUISIANA. THE ONE I GOT SAYS, LINES 18 AND 19, SPECIAL MASTER OF TARP EXECUTIVE...
07:11:27
MRS. EMERSON, -
MRS. EMERSON: YES, I MUST TELL YOU, MY GOOD FRIEND, THAT YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A COPY THAT PERHAPS MISSED A PAGE. MR. FRANK: I TAKE
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MR. FRANK, -
BACK MY TIME. I WOULD TELL THE GENTLEWOMAN, I WOULD ASK THAT NOT TO COME OUT OF MY TIME, A PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY. WHAT'S THE TEXT OF THE AMENDMENT? ...
07:11:54
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN CAN ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT FOR THAT. MR. FRANK: I WOULD
07:11:57
MR. FRANK, -
ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT -- >> WOULD THE GENTLEMAN YIELD
07:12:00
Unidentified Speaker, -
FOR A MOMENT? I'M CONFUSED ON YOUR QUESTION. I MAY BE ABLE TO CLARIFY. MR. FRANK: I YIELD
07:12:06
MR. FRANK, -
TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS. IF YOU MENTION CEMENT I'M NOT YIELDING. MR. CARTER: I PROMISE
07:12:12
MR. CARTER, -
NOT TO MENTION CEMENT. MR. FRANK: THEN I
07:12:15
Frank, Barney - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
YIELD. BECAUSE WHERE I COME FROM CEMENT WAS NOT GOOD NEWS FOR THE PEOPLE WHO WERE PUT INTO IT. I YIELD TO THE GENTLEMAN. MR. CARTER: I GOT
07:12:23
MR. CARTER, -
YOU. IF YOU'RE ASKING THE QUESTION, ARE WE ATTEMPTING TO DEFUND THAT CZAR, WE ARE. MR. FRANK: THEN
07:12:31
Frank, Barney - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
I TAKE BACK MY TIME AND I WOULD ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT SPECIAL DEBATE TIME BE ALLOTTED SO THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS CAN DEBATE THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM...
07:12:59
MR. CARTER, -
IN THERE. MR. CARTER: WE MISUNDERSTOOD YOU, SIR. MR. FRANK: SO IT IS
07:13:02
MR. FRANK, -
IN HERE. SO THIS AMENDMENT WOULD SAY TO A.I.G. AND GENERAL MOTORS AND CHRYSLER AND ALLY, THE FINANCIAL COMPANY, NO ONE WILL NOW BE SUPERVISING WHAT YOU...
07:13:36
MRS. EMERSON, -
THE GENTLEMAN YIELD? MR. FRANK: NOT
07:13:38
Frank, Barney - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
AT THIS POINT. I WOULD TELL THE GENTLEWOMAN, IF WOULD YOU WORK IT OUT WITH THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS AND COME UP WITH A JOINT ANSWER, I'VE YIELDED SEVERAL...
07:14:16
Emerson, Jo Ann - U.S. Representative, [R] Missouri
I WOULD JUST LIKE TO TELL MY FRIEND THAT THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL STABILITY, WHICH DOES -- IN THE DEPARTMENT OF TREASUREY, WHICH DOES OVERSEE ALL OF THIS...
07:14:27
Frank, Barney - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
IT BACK. I TAKE BACK MY TIME. NOW THE THIRD ANSWER I GET IS, YES, THEY DO GET RID OF THE SPECIAL MASTER. THERE'S AN OFFICE THERE WITH NOBODY HEADING...
07:14:53
MR. FRANK, -
MR. FRANK: TWO MINUTES, HAVING YIELDED SO MUCH OF MY TIME.
07:14:56
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE WILL THE GENTLEMAN YIELD? DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM KENTUCKY OBJECT TO THE UNANIMOUS CONSENT? >> I DO NOT.
07:15:05
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. FRANK THANK YOU. >> WILL THE GENTLEMAN
07:15:16
Unidentified Speaker, -
YIELD BRIEFLY? TO THE CZARS I SAY NIET.
07:15:25
Frank, Barney - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
MR. FRANK: I LEAVE IT TO THE GENTLEMAN TO WORK OUT HIS FANTASY. THERE A SPECIAL MASTER, WHOSE JOB IT IS TO PREVENT EXCESSIVE COMPENSATION FROM THOSE...
07:16:39
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM KANSAS, FOR WHAT PURPOSE DO YOU RISE? >>
07:16:49
Unidentified Speaker, -
I MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
07:16:52
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >>
07:16:59
Huelskamp, Tim - U.S. Representative, [R] Kansas
IIZE TO SPEAK ON THIS AMENDMENT, SIMILAR TO ONE I WAS GOING TO OFFER AS WELL. IT WOULD STRIKE THE CLIMATE CHANGE CZAR, THE GLOBAL WARMING CZAR, ALSO KNOWN...
07:19:07
THE CHAIR, -
YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY RISE? >> STRIKE THE LAST WORD.
07:19:12
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: YOU ARE RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES.
07:19:16
Jackson Lee, Sheila - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
MS. JACKSON LEE: LET ME DO AS MY GOOD FRIEND, MR. SERRANO DID, NOT MENTION ANY PRESIDENT'S NAME, AND LET ME ASK MY COLLEAGUES, AGAIN, I EXPLAIN TO ALL...
07:21:27
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY YIELDS BACK. THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS WHO IS A MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE. >> MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
07:21:35
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES.
07:21:37
Carter, John - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
MR. CARTER: I RISE IN SUPPORT OF THE SCALISE AMENDMENT. I ACTUALLY HAVE ALSO AN AMENDMENT THAT I FILED WHICH I AM WITHDRAWING TO DEFOUND 24 CZARSHIPS,...
07:22:08
THE CHAIR, -
YIELDS BACK. THE GENTLEMAN -- THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA. >>
07:22:18
Unidentified Speaker, -
MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD.
07:22:20
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >> I RISE ON THIS
07:22:28
Unidentified Speaker, -
AMENDMENT BEING OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM LOUISIANA, MR. SCALISE, AND I JUST WANT TO SAY AT THE OUTSET THAT I DON'T THINK ANY OF THIS IS A JOKE. MS....
07:22:43
Eshoo, Anna G. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
ALL, CZARS AND CZARINAS ARE FROM RUSSIA. THIS IS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. I THINK THAT THROWING THIS KIND OF TERMINOLOGY AROUND IS REALLY NOT BEFITTING...
07:25:19
Frank, Barney - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
THESE POSITIONS ARE VACANT. I WANT TO STRESS, I HAVE NOT HEARD A DEFENSE OF THE PROPOSAL THAT WE REMOVE FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT THE HIGHEST PROFILE...
07:26:14
Eshoo, Anna G. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
MY TIME, I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH TIME I HAVE LEFT, BUT I THINK WE NEED TO START RETHINKING SOME OF THIS. I CAN'T HELP BUT THINK THAT CAMPAIGN ADS SHOULD...
07:27:08
Dicks, Norman "Norm" - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
I APPRECIATE AND ASSOCIATE MYSELF WITH YOUR REMARKS. DID YOU MENTION THAT THE ASSOCIATE JOAN COUNSEL AND CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER OF THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS...
07:27:23
MR. DICKS, -
RATHER SHOCKING. MS. ESHOO: THAT'S
07:27:26
MS. ESHOO, -
WHAT'S IN THE AMENDMENT. THE CHAIR:
07:27:28
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLELADY'S TIME IS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM LOUISIANA RISE? >> I MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
07:27:34
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. BOUSTANY:
07:27:47
Boustany, Charles W. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
I RISE IN STRONG SUPPORT OF THE SCALISE AMENDMENT. LET ME EXPLAIN WHY. ONE WORD, ACCOUNTABILITY. AMERICANS ACROSS THIS COUNTRY ARE TIRED OF THE LACK...
07:30:25
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO RISE? THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR....
07:30:34
Polis, Jared - U.S. Representative, [D] Colorado
THAT THIS AMENDMENT IS TYPICAL OF MANY OF THE PROPOSALS FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE AISLE THAT PAINT WITH A BROAD BRUSH THE ENTIRE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT....
07:31:48
Frelinghuysen, Rodney - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. SEEING NO ONE RISING, THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM LOUISIANA....
07:32:08
Rogers, Harold "Hal" - U.S. Representative, [R] Kentucky
FOR A RECORDED VOTE HAS BEEN MADE. PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM LOUISIANA WILL...
07:32:25
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: AMENDMENT NUMBER
07:32:34
THE CLERK, -
458 PRINTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OFFERED BY MR. FRANK OF MASSACHUSETTS. THE
07:32:41
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. FRANK:
07:32:43
Frank, Barney - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
MR. CHAIRMAN, THIS IS A DEFICIT-NEUTRAL AMENDMENT. IT PROVIDES MORE MONEY FOR THE SECURITIES AND EX COMMISSION -- EXCHANGE COMMISSION THAN THE RESOLUTION....
07:36:13
MRS. EMERSON, -
EMERSON: NO. I'M JUST WAITING TO GO AFTER YOU.
07:36:16
Frank, Barney - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
MR. FRANK: I THOUGHT YOU WERE GOING TO TELL ME I WAS MISTAKEN AGAIN. THE ISSUE HERE IS THAT IN FISCAL 2010, THIS AGENCY SPENT $1.18 BILLION. THE ADMINISTRATION...
07:37:53
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLELADY FROM MISSOURI.
07:37:56
MRS. EMERSON, -
MRS. EMERSON: THANK YOU, CHAIRMAN. I RISE IN OPPOSITION TO THIS AMENDMENT. THE CHAIR: THE
07:38:01
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLELADY'S RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MRS. EMERSON: SINCE 2001, IN
07:38:05
Emerson, Jo Ann - U.S. Representative, [R] Missouri
THE WAKE OF THE ENRON SCANDAL, THIS COMMITTEE HAS MORE THAN DOUBLED THE S.E.C.'S BUDGET. IN FACT THE F.C.C.'S BUDGET HAS INCREASED 163%. SINCE 2001....
07:39:52
MR. FRANK, -
MR. FRANK: WILL THE GENTLEWOMAN YIELD? MRS. EMERSON:
07:39:55
MRS. EMERSON, -
I HAVE TO FINISH AND IF I HAVE LEFTOVER TIME I'LL YIELD TO YOU. IN ADDITION THE S.E.C.'S OWN INSPECTOR GENERAL HAS CITED THE AGENCY FOR POOR LEASING SERVICE...
07:41:06
MR. FRANK, -
MR. FRANK: WILL THE GENTLEWOMAN YIELD? MRS.
07:41:08
MRS. EMERSON, -
EMERSON: WHEN I'M FINISHED, THANKS. AND SO I BELIEVE VERY, VERY STRONGLY THAT WE MUST MAKE THIS AGENCY UNDERSTAND THAT THEY'VE GOT TO TRY TO REVAMP THE...
07:41:51
MR. FRANK, -
THE GENTLEWOMAN YIELD? MRS. EMERSON:
07:41:53
Emerson, Jo Ann - U.S. Representative, [R] Missouri
AND CONSEQUENTLY WE WON'T EVEN -- OK. WE ARE CUTTING THE I.R.S., WE ARE CUTTING THE I.R.S. BY OVER $600 MILLION, EXCUSE ME, I MISSPOKE. I DIDN'T MEAN...
07:42:23
MR. FRANK, -
MR. FRANK: WILL THE GENTLEWOMAN YIELD AS I YIELDED TO HER? MRS.
07:42:26
MRS. EMERSON, -
EMERSON: I'LL YIELD WHAT TIME I CAN TO THE GENTLEMAN.
07:42:29
MR. FRANK, -
MR. FRANK: DID I YIELD TO THE GENTLEWOMAN WHEN SHE ASKED ME. MRS. EMERSON: I JUST
07:42:33
MRS. EMERSON, -
SAID I WOULD YIELD TO YOU. MR. FRANK: ADDITIONAL
07:42:36
Frank, Barney - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
CUTS ARE A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF YOUR CUTS TO THE I.R.S.'S G.S.A. AND I HOPE THEY ARE RESTORED WHEN WE GET A BROADER SET. BUT THE BASIC POINT IS THAT,...
07:43:06
MRS. EMERSON, -
MY TIME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY'S
07:43:09
THE CHAIR, -
TIME HAS EXPIRED.
07:43:11
MRS. EMERSON, -
MRS. EMERSON: WHY THEN ARE THE PEOPLE WHO WERE INVOLVED IN MADOFF STILL WORKING AT THE S.E.C.? MR. FRANK: WILL THE GENTLEWOMAN YIELD? THE CHAIR: THE
07:43:19
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLELADY'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON RISE? >> I RISE TO
07:43:23
Unidentified Speaker, -
STRIKE THE REQUISITE NUMBER OF WORDS AND IN SUPPORT OF THE FRANK AMENDMENT. I YIELD TO THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS -- THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS....
07:43:32
Frank, Barney - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
THE GENTLEMAN. I WANT TO REITERATE MY DISAPPOINTMENT TO MY COLLEAGUE FROM MISSOURI. I YIELDED TO HER. I WON'T YIELD AGAIN. I LEARNED THAT LESSON. ...
07:44:52
MR. DICKS, -
REGAINING MY TIME, I WILL PUT MY STATEMENT INTO THE RECORD AND PROCEED. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
07:45:01
THE CHAIR, -
YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA RISE? >> I MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR:
07:45:08
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES.
07:45:16
Waters, Maxine - U.S. Representative, [D] California
MS. WATERS: THE MAJORITY'S CONTINUING RESOLUTION CUTS FUNDING TO THE S.E.C. BY $188 BILLION. SUCH A CUT WOULD LEAVE OUR FINANCIAL MARKS INCLUDING THE...
07:50:23
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY RISE? >> TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE
07:50:32
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >> I THANK THE
07:50:40
Garrett, Scott - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
CHAIR AND I THANK THE GENTLELADY FOR HER COMMENTS ON RESPONSIBILITY. THAT'S ALL THIS SIDE OF THE AISLE HAS BEEN ASKING FOR, TO ACCEPT THE RESPONSIBILITY...
07:50:55
Garrett, Scott - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
THINK ABOUT IT -- I DID NOT YIELD BUT I APPRECIATE THE GENTLEMAN'S COMMENT. SO IN ANY OTHER REALM OF LIFE, PERSONAL LIFE, BUSINESS LIFE, WHATEVER, WHEN...
07:52:58
MR. FRANK, -
YOU. WE CUT MORE BY MULTIPLES THAN THE CUTS BY THE SUBCOMMITTEE MAJORITY. MR. FWARE RHETT:
07:53:10
MR. FWARE RHETT, -
DID YOU CONTACT THE AGENCIES? MR. FRANK: I SPOKE TO
07:53:14
MR. FRANK, -
THE PEOPLE AT THE SUBCOMMITTEE AND I THINK THE CUTS ARE TOO DEEP. MR. BARRETT:
07:53:19
MR. BARRETT, -
RECLAIMING MY TIME RESM CLAIMING MY TIME. THE
07:53:22
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY. MR. GARRETT: WHEN
07:53:28
Garrett, Scott - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
YOU COME TO THE FLOOR WITH AN AMENDMENT TO SEA WE'RE GOING TO TAKE MONEY FROM UP WITH AGENCY, YOU HAVE A PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO GO TO THOSE AGENCIES...
07:55:46
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPYRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM PENNSYLVANIA FROM THE COMMITTEE IS RECOGNIZED. >> I SEEK TO STRIKE
07:55:53
Unidentified Speaker, -
THE REQUISITE NUMBER OF WORDS. THE
07:55:55
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. FATTAH:
07:56:02
Fattah, Chaka - U.S. Representative, [D] Pennsylvania
THERE WAS A MEETING WITH THE OTHER SIDE, THEY PROMISED THEY WOULD GO BACK TO AN UNREGULATED SYSTEM. IT ALMOST BANKRUPTED THE ENTIRE COUNTRY. I WANT TO...
07:56:27
Frank, Barney - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
MR. FRANK: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN. THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY ASKED ME A QUESTION, I FOOLISHLY THOUGHT HE WANTED AN ANSWER. I APOLOGIZE FOR MY FALSE...
07:59:49
MR. FATTAH, -
HIM MY TIME, I'M GLAD TO YIELD TO THE GENTLEMAN. I YIELD BACK THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. THE
07:59:55
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM NEW YORK RISE? >> I SEEK TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD....
08:00:07
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES.
08:00:09
Maloney, Carolyn - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
MRS. MALONEY: I RISE IN STRONG SUPPORT FOR ACCOUNTABILITY AND OVERSIGHT AND STRONG SUPPORT FOR THE FRANK AMENDMENT THAT WOULD HELP GIVE THE TOOLS TO...
08:05:20
THE CHAIR, -
YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HER TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE RISE? MISSOURI. THE GENTLEMAN FROM MISSOURI. >>
08:05:27
Unidentified Speaker, -
I MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD, MADAM SPEAKER.
08:05:29
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM MISSOURI IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >>
08:05:33
Luetkemeyer, Blaine - U.S. Representative, [R] Missouri
THANK YOU. I JUST WANTED TO PUT A FEW COMMENTS ON THE RECORD WITH REGARDS TO THE LAST SPEAKER, THE GENTLELADY FROM NEW YORK'S IMPATIENT SPEECH THERE....
08:06:00
Luetkemeyer, Blaine - U.S. Representative, [R] Missouri
YESTERDAY WE ASKED THE QUESTION OF THE S.E.C. REPRESENTATIVE ABOUT WHETHER THERE WAS ANYBODY THAT HAD BEEN PUT IN JAIL, ANYBODY THAT HAD BEEN FIRED,...
08:06:30
THE CHAIR, -
FROM MISSOURI IS RECOGNIZED. MRS. EMERSON: THANK
08:06:33
Emerson, Jo Ann - U.S. Representative, [R] Missouri
YOU, THANK YOU FOR YIELDING. I JUST WANT TO POINT OUT A COUPLE OF THINGS THAT I BELIEVE NEEDS SOME CLARIFICATION. NUMBER ONE, YES, WE HAD THE INSPECTOR...
08:08:32
MR. LUETKEMEYER, -
YIELD BACK THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
08:08:35
THE CHAIR, -
YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK, A MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE, RISE? THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK...
08:08:46
Serrano, Jose - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
MR. SERRANO: LET ME FIRST CLARIFY SOMETHING. THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS, MR. FRANK, CAME TO ME, TOLD ME WHERE HE WANTED TO TAKE THE CUTS TO PAY...
08:12:36
THE CHAIR, -
FROM NEW YORK YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO RISE? >> I MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
08:12:42
THE CHAIR, -
FROM COLORADO IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. PERLMUTTER:
08:12:45
Perlmutter, Edwin "Ed" G. - U.S. Representative, [D] Colorado
THANKS, MADAM CHAIR. JUST SO WE DON'T FORGET WHERE WE WERE, COLORADO IN AUGUST OF 2008 HAD ABOUT A 4%, 4.5% UNEMPLOYMENT RATE. WE HAD A CRASH THE LIKES...
08:15:21
MR. PERLMUTTER, -
MR. PERLMUTTER: JUST ONE SECRETARY AND I WILL YIELD TO MY FRIEND. THE MARKET HAS DOUBLED AND NOW WE WANT TO TAKE THOSE POLICE OFF THE BEAT WHEN MIDDLE...
08:15:36
Emerson, Jo Ann - U.S. Representative, [R] Missouri
MRS. EMERSON: I WANT TO COMMENT OR ADD TO MY GOOD FRIEND FROM COLORADO, THE I.G. SAID TO OUR SUBCOMMITTEE, IT WASN'T FOR LACK OF RESOURCES SINCE WE...
08:16:02
Perlmutter, Edwin "Ed" G. - U.S. Representative, [D] Colorado
RECLAIMING MY TIME. RESOURCES NOW HAVE BEEN ADDED AND THEY'RE PERFORMING THEIR DUTIES AND THE STOCK MARKET HAS DOUBLED SO THE PEOPLE IN COLORADO, THE...
08:16:34
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS RISE? >> TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR:...
08:16:43
THE CHAIR, -
FROM TEXAS IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. GREEN: I THINK I
08:16:53
Green, Al - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
UNDERSTAND WHAT DR. KING MEANT WHEN HE SAID THE TRUEST MEASURE OF THE PERSON ISN'T WHETHER THE PERSON -- WHERE THE PERSON STANDS? COMFORT OR CONVENIENCE...
08:20:32
Green, Al - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS. THOSE IN...
08:20:51
Holt, Rush - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
GENTLEMAN HAS ASKED FOR A RECORDED VOTE AND PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS...
08:21:07
Unidentified Speaker, -
AT THE DESK. AMENDMENT NUMBER 506. THE CHAIR: THE CLERK WILL READ. THE CLERK:
08:21:17
THE CLERK, -
AMENDMENT NUMBER 506 PRINTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OFFERED BY MR. HOLT OF NEW JERSEY. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
08:21:26
THE CHAIR, -
FROM NEW JERSEY IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. HOLT: I THANK
08:21:29
Holt, Rush - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
THE CHAIR. THE CONTINUING RESOLUTION BILL BEFORE US HANDCUFFS THE CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU BY SETTING A MAXIMUM LEVEL THAT THE FEDERAL RESERVE...
08:23:22
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN IS CORRECT. THE COMMITTEE IS NOT IN ORDER. THE COMMITTEE IS NOT IN ORDER. MEMBERS ARE ADVISED TO TAKE THEIR CONVERSATIONS OFF THE FLOOR. THE...
08:23:32
Holt, Rush - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
CHAIR. SECTION 1017, 2-C WAS VERY EXPLICIT ON THIS. NOW, SOME OF THE APPROPRIATORS, BEING THE APPROPRIATION ANIMALS THAT THEY ARE, MAY NOT LIKE THE...
08:25:55
THE CHAIR, -
FROM NEW JERSEY YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM MISSOURI RISE? MRS.
08:26:01
MRS. EMERSON, -
EMERSON: I MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY
08:26:04
THE CHAIR, -
FROM MISSOURI IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES.
08:26:06
Emerson, Jo Ann - U.S. Representative, [R] Missouri
MRS. EMERSON: I RISE IN OPPOSITION TO THE AMENDMENT. THE CONTINUING RESOLUTION ALREADY CUTS THE I.R.S. BY OVER $600 MILLION COMPARED TO FC-2010 AND...
08:28:26
THE CHAIR, -
FROM MISSOURI YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HER TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA RISE? >> TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR:
08:28:34
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. JONES:
08:28:37
Miller, Brad - U.S. Representative, [D] North Carolina
THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIR, AND I WANT TO CONGRATULATE THE GENTLELADY FROM MISSOURI FOR AN ACROBATIC DEFENSE OF THE CONTINUING RESOLUTION'S TREATMENT...
08:29:18
MR. MILLER, -
CFPB IS TO PUT GOVERNMENT ON THE SIDE OF AMERICANS WHO ARE TRYING TO MAKE AN HONEST LIVING, SO THEY DON'T HAVE TO WORRY EVERY TIME THEY SIGN A FINANCIAL...
08:31:35
MR. MILLER, -
TO PUT A COP ON THE WALL STREET BLOCK, VOTE FOR THIS AMENDMENT. >> WILL THE GENTLEMAN YIELD? MR. MILLER: I DO YIELD. MRS.
08:31:43
MRS. EMERSON, -
EMERSON: I JUST WANT TO POINT OUT ONE THING. CROB DOES SCORE THIS AMENDMENT AS SAVING -- C.B.O. DOES SCORE THIS AMENDMENT AS -- THE TEXT OF THE BILL SCORES...
08:31:58
MR. MILLER, -
MILLER: I NOW YIELD TO MR. FRANK. MR. FRANK: I THANK
08:32:01
Frank, Barney - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
THE GENTLEMAN AND WHEN WE SAW THAT C.B.O. DID THAT WE DECIDED WE HAD TO OFFSET THAT SO WE DID, AS THE GENTLEWOMAN INDICATED, GO TO THE I.R.S. AND I DO...
08:32:38
THE CHAIR, -
FROM NORTH CAROLINA YIELD BACK HIS TIME? MR. MILLER: I YIELD BACK. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
08:32:42
THE CHAIR, -
YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM MISSOURI RISE? >> I MOVE TO STRIKE
08:32:46
Unidentified Speaker, -
THE LAST WORD. THE
08:32:48
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM MISSOURI IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES.
08:32:51
Luetkemeyer, Blaine - U.S. Representative, [R] Missouri
MR. LUETKEMEYER: THANK YOU. I RISE THIS AFTERNOON TO OPPOSE THIS AMENDMENT. IT'S KIND OF -- LET ME START MY DISCUSSION BY TALKING ABOUT TWO THINGS. NUMBER...
08:35:36
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA
08:35:40
MS. WATERS, -
RISE? MS. WATERS: THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. I MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD.
08:35:43
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MS. WATERS: MADAM SPEAKER,
08:35:47
Waters, Maxine - U.S. Representative, [D] California
AND, MEMBERS, I HAVE LONG BEEN AN ADVOCATE OF CONSUMER PROTECTIONS AND CONSUMER RIGHTS AND I'M PROUD OF THE WORK WE ACCOMPLISHED IN THE DODD-FRANK WALL...
08:41:10
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLELADY'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS RISE? >> MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD.
08:41:16
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES AND THE COMMITTEE WILL BE IN ORDER. THE COMMITTEE WILL BE IN ORDER. MEMBERS ARE ADVISED...
08:41:30
Neugebauer, Randy - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
BARTON: THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIRMAN. I RISE IN OPPOSITION TO THE HOLT AMENDMENT. IN KIND OF LISTENING TO THE BANTER THAT WE'VE BEEN HEARING BACK AND FORTH,...
08:41:44
MR. NEUGEBAUER, -
BUT IN FACT WHAT WE'RE TRYING TO DO IS LIMIT IT. ONE OF THE THINGS, IF YOU LOOK AT THE HISTORY OF THIS ENTITY, IS THAT IT'S THE TYPICAL ANSWER IN WASHINGTON,...
08:42:58
THE CHAIR, -
IS NOT IN ORDER. THE GENTLEMAN IS CORRECT. THE GENTLEMAN AFFORDS THE RESPECT TO BE HEARD. THE COMMITTEE IS NOT IN ORDER. THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS. MR....
08:43:08
Neugebauer, Randy - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
YOU. ONE OF THE MOST EGREGIOUS PARTS OF THIS AND IT WAS VERY CLEVER BY THE OTHER SIDE IS THEY REALIZED IN THE LAST DAYS OF THE 111TH CONGRESS THAT THERE...
08:45:48
THE CHAIR, -
FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE RISE? >> THANK
08:45:53
Carter, John - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
YOU. MADAM, I WOULD LIKE TO INFORM THE CHAIR AND THE BALANCE OF THE PEOPLE HERE THAT IT IS OUR INTENT TO FINISH THIS AMENDMENT AND MS. MCCOLLUM'S...
08:46:19
THE CHAIR, -
PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM MINNESOTA RISE? >> I RISE IN SUPPORT OF --
08:46:26
Unidentified Speaker, -
I MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
08:46:29
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >> AFTER FOUR
08:46:36
Unidentified Speaker, -
MILLION FORELOURS, WE'LL REACH $17 MILLION IN LOSS OF HOME VALUE. MR. ELLISON: AFTER
08:46:42
Ellison, Keith - U.S. Representative, [D] Minnesota
MASSIVE UNEMPLOYMENT AND AFTER AN ENORMOUS FINANCIAL BAILOUT BILL WE HAVE TO DO TO SAVE THIS ECONOMY, IT'S IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO UNDERSTAND HOW IT...
08:47:56
Frank, Barney - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
MAKE THIS POINT, MY COLLEAGUE FROM TEXAS SAID SINCE THE OLD REGULATION WASN'T WORKING WE WANTED AN ADDITIONAL REGULATOR. NO, THAT'S SIMPLY UNTRUE. ...
08:49:13
MR. ELLISON, -
AND I YIELD BACK THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. THE
08:49:15
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA RISE? THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA IS RECOGNIZED...
08:49:33
Price, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
CHAIR. LET'S BE CLEAR WHAT'S GOING ON HERE, MADAM CHAIR. IT'S CRYSTAL CLEAR, FRANKLY. THIS SIDE TENDS TO BELIEVE IN MORE GOVERNMENT, THIS SIDE TENDS...
08:49:51
Price, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
TENDS TO BELIEVE IN MORE CONTROL, THIS SIDE TENDS TO BELIEVE IN LESS CONTROL. THIS SIDE TENDS TO BELIEVE IN MORE SPENDING, THIS SIDE TENDS TO BELIEVE...
08:53:45
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA YIELDS BACK HIS TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA RISE? >>
08:53:50
Unidentified Speaker, -
I MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
08:53:53
THE CHAIR, -
FROM NORTH CAROLINA IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >> LET ME FIRST BE CLEAR
08:53:59
Unidentified Speaker, -
THAT WE ARE NOT EXPANDING ANYTHING IN THIS AMENDMENT. THE STATUTE SAYS EXACTLY WHAT THE CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU IS SUPPOSED TO DO....
08:54:13
Watt, Melvin - U.S. Representative, [D] North Carolina
JUST ALLOWS THE FUNDING TO ENABLE THEM TO DO IT. THIS IS AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL. WE'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO BE EXPANDING OR CONTRACTING ANYTHING IN...
08:59:20
THE CHAIR, -
TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CONNECTICUT RISE? >> I MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD.
08:59:26
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM CONNECTICUT IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >> MADAM CHAIR, I RISE
08:59:30
Himes, James "Jim" A. - U.S. Representative, [D] Connecticut
IN SUPPORT OF THE HOLT AMENDMENT. WAS MOVED TO COME TO THE FLOOR BECAUSE I WAS STUNNED THAT IN THEIR DEREGULATORY ZEAL, IN THEIR IDEOLOGICALLY DRIVEN...
09:00:03
Himes, James "Jim" A. - U.S. Representative, [D] Connecticut
OF CONSUMERS. THEY SURE DO UNDERSTAND WHAT IT MEANS TO OPEN UP THAT CREDIT CARD BILL AT THE END OF THE MONTH AND SEE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS OF CHARGES...
09:02:43
Garrett, Scott - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
YOU SEE THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING BOTH OF THOSE ISSUES, HOW THERE'S NOT A HARD DIVIDING LINE BETWEEN THE TWO, IS THAT WHAT YOU'RE SAYING? MR. HIMES: THAT'S...
09:02:55
Garrett, Scott - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
IS THE -- ARE THEY CHARGED WITH LOOKING AT SOMETHING OTHER THAN COP SUMER PROTECTION, SOMETHING OTHER THAN SAFETY AND SOUNDNESS?
09:03:03
Himes, James "Jim" A. - U.S. Representative, [D] Connecticut
MR. HIMES: RECLAIMING MY TIME, THIS COUNTRY HAS LONG HAD A HISTORY OF THE EXAMINATION OF THE SAFETY AND SOUNDNESS OF OUR BANKS AND WHAT WE ARE SAYING...
09:03:30
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM CONNECTICUT YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. DOES THE GENTLEMAN -- >> I MOVE TO STRIKE
09:03:40
Unidentified Speaker, -
THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR: DOES THE GENTLEMAN -- >>
09:03:46
Unidentified Speaker, -
AND RISE IN SUPPORT OF THE AMENDMENT AND I YIELD TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA.
09:03:50
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA IS RECOGNIZED. >> I'VE HEARD MR.
09:03:59
Unidentified Speaker, -
PRICE'S ARGUMENTS BEFORE AND I -- MR. HIMES' ARGUMENTS BEFORE AND I TALKED TO PEOPLE AND I FOUND THAT THAT WAS NOT REALLY A FREEDOM THAT THEY VALUED....
09:04:20
Miller, Brad - U.S. Representative, [D] North Carolina
THEY THOUGHT THAT THE REASON THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY WAS OPPOSING THE LEGISLATION WAS SO THEY COULD MAKE MORE MONEY BY CHEATING PEOPLE. WHICH WAS NOT...
09:05:51
MR. DICKS, -
RECLAIMING MY TIME, I YIELD TO THE GENTLELADY FROM NEW YORK. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED. MRS.
09:05:58
MRS. MALONEY, -
MALONEY: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING AND FOR HIS LEADERSHIP. I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO PLACE IN THE RECORD AN EIGHT-PAGE DOCUMENT FROM THE AMERICANS...
09:06:11
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY'S REQUESTED IS -- REQUEST IS COVERED BY GENERAL LEAVE. MRS.
09:06:16
MRS. MALONEY, -
MALONEY: THIS HAS EIGHT PAGES OF STATE, LOCAL AND CITY ORDINANCES IN SUPPORT OF AN INDEPENDENT CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU. I'D ALSO TO LIKE...
09:06:36
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY'S REQUEST IS COVERED UNDER GENERAL LEAVE. MRS.
09:06:41
MRS. MALONEY, -
MALONEY: THE REPUBLICANS ARE CHIPPING AWAY AT THE INDEPENDENCE OF THIS VERY IMPORTANT BEAU ROE. WE PUT IT IN THE FED TO HAVE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE FOR...
09:08:45
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON. MR. DICKS: AGAIN, I
09:08:48
Dicks, Norman "Norm" - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
STRONGLY RISE IN SUPPORT OF THE HOLT AMENDMENT. IF YOU LOOK AT HISTORY IN THE YEARS 2003 TO 2005, THE BUDGET WAS CUT. CHIP THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS...
09:09:04
MR. DICKS, -
FOR THE HOLT AMENDMENT.
09:09:07
Dicks, Norman "Norm" - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
THE CHAIR: THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE...
09:09:22
MR. DICKS, -
DICKS: MADAM CHAIR. I ASK FOR A RECORDED VOTE. THE CHAIR: THE
09:09:26
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN -- PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY WILL BE POSTPONED. PURSUANT...
09:10:58
THE CLERK, -
NUMBER 189 PRINTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, OFFERED BY MS. WOOLSEY OF CALIFORNIA. THE CHAIR: A RECORDED VOTE
09:11:04
THE CHAIR, -
HAS BEEN REQUESTED. THOSE IN SUPPORT OF THE REQUEST FOR THE RECORDED VOTE WILL RISE AND BE COUNTED. A SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING RISEN A RECORDED VOTE...
10:16:48
THE CHAIR, -
WILL BE IN ORDER. THANK YOU. THE COMMITTEE WILL BE IN ORDER. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM MINNESOTA RISE? >> MR. CHAIRMAN,
10:17:11
Unidentified Speaker, -
I HAVE AN AMENDMENT AT THE DESK. THE CHAIR: DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT.
10:17:17
THE CLERK, -
THE CLERK: AMENDMENT NUMBERED 50 PRESENTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OFFERED BY MS. MCCOLLUM OF MINNESOTA. MS. MCCOLLUM: MR.
10:17:25
MS. MCCOLLUM, -
CHAIRMAN, THERE'S NO VOLUME. THE CHAIR:
10:17:30
THE CHAIR, -
THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK:
10:17:32
THE CLERK, -
AMENDMENT NUMBER 50 PRINTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OFFERED BY MS. MCCOLLUM OF MINNESOTA. THE CHAIR: THE
10:17:39
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. THE GENTLELADY WILL SUSPEND. THE COMMITTEE WILL BE IN ORDER. I ASK MEMBERS TO TAKE THEIR CONVERSATIONS OFF...
10:18:23
McCollum, Betty - U.S. Representative, [D] Minnesota
YOU VERY MUCH. FIRST I'D LIKE TO THANK THE COMMITTEE STAFF ON BOTH THE REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC SIDE AND WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FLOOR STAFF FOR...
10:18:53
THE CHAIR, -
WILL SUSPEND. THE COMMITTEE WILL BE IN ORDER. MEMBERS TAKE THEIR CONVERSATIONS OFF THE FLOOR ON THE MINORITY SIDE. THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED....
10:19:39
McCollum, Betty - U.S. Representative, [D] Minnesota
YOU AGAIN, MR. CHAIRMAN. AGAIN, MY AMENDMENT AND TENS OF MILLIONS OF TAXPAYERS DOLLARS ARE BEING WASTED ON SPONSORSHIP OF NASCAR RACE CARS BY THE DEPARTMENT...
10:23:12
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY RISE? >>
10:23:14
Unidentified Speaker, -
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD AND SPEAK IN OPPOSITION TO THE AMENDMENT.
10:23:19
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. THE GENTLEMAN WILL SUSPEND. THE COMMITTEE WILL BE IN ORDER. I ASK MEMBERS...
10:23:44
Frelinghuysen, Rodney - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN: MR. CHAIRMAN, WE SUPPORT THE GENTLEWOMAN'S EFFORT TO ENSURE EVERY TAXPAYER DOLLAR IS SPENT WISELY AND EFFECTIVELY. OUR COMMITTEE HAS...
10:24:49
McHenry, Patrick - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
THANK MY COLLEAGUE FROM NEW JERSEY FOR YIELDING. LET'S BE CLEAR, THIS AMENDMENT WILL NOT SAVE ONE SINGLE DIME. MY COLLEAGUE FROM MINNESOTA IS SIMPLY...
10:26:12
Frelinghuysen, Rodney - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLELADY FROM MINNESOTA. AS MANY AS ARE IN FAVOR WILL SIGNIFY BY SAYING...
10:26:29
MS. MCCOLLUM, -
I RISE TO REQUEST A RECORDED VOTE. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT
10:26:32
Holt, Rush - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLELADY FROM MINNESOTA WILL BE POSTPONED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE ...
10:26:47
Unidentified Speaker, -
RISE? >> MR. CHAIRMAN, I HAVE AN AMENDMENT AT THE DESK, NUMBER 232. THE CHAIR:
10:26:51
THE CHAIR, -
THE CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: AMENDMENT
10:26:54
THE CLERK, -
NUMBER 232 PRINTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OFFERED BY MR. NADLER OF NEW YORK. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
10:27:01
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. THE GENTLEMAN WILL SUSPEND. THE COMMITTEE WILL BE IN ORDER. THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK. MR. NADLER: THANK YOU,
10:27:17
Nadler, Jerrold - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
MR. SPEAKER. I'M PLEASED TO OFFER THIS AMENDMENT ALONG WITH THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MS. LEE, AND THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. STARK....
10:32:21
THE CHAIR, -
YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA RISE? >> I RISE TO STRIKE
10:32:25
Unidentified Speaker, -
THE LAST WORD AND IN OPPOSITION TO THE GENTLEMAN'S AMENDMENT. THE CHAIR:
10:32:29
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. YOUNG: MR.
10:32:33
Young, C. "Bill" W. - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
CHAIRMAN, I'M NOT GOING TO DEBATE THE ISSUE OF THE WAR IN AFGHANISTAN. THE FACT IS, WE'RE THERE, OUR SOLDIERS ARE GETTING HURT EVERY DAY, AND TOO MANY...
10:34:37
Young, C. "Bill" W. - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
AMENDMENT DOESN'T -- DOES AFFECT THE WAR FIGHTER AND I WILL NOT SUPPORT ANY PART OF AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL OR AUTHORIZING BILL THAT HAS AN ADVERSE EFFECT...
10:34:52
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK HIS TIME. THE QUESTION IS ON THE -- FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA RISE? >> I MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST...
10:35:04
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MS. LEE: FIRST OF ALL, LET
10:35:08
Lee, Barbara - U.S. Representative, [D] California
ME JUST THANK CONGRESSMAN NADLER FOR HIS ONGOING SUPPORT, CONSISTENT SUPPORT, FOR EFFORTS TO END THE WAR AND FOR OFFERING THIS AMENDMENT, WHICH IS REALLY...
10:35:27
Nadler, Jerrold - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
THE REMARKS OF THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA ARE INCORRECT. THIS AMENDMENT LIMITS $10 BILLION FROM THIS C.R., ENOUGH TO BRING THE TROOPS HOME, FUNDS THAT...
10:35:46
Lee, Barbara - U.S. Representative, [D] California
CLEAR, RECLAIMING MY TIME, BE CLEAR UP FRONT THAT OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN HAVE PERFORMED WITH INCREDIBLE COURAGE AND COMMITMENT IN AFGHANISTAN. THEY...
10:39:20
THE CHAIR, -
OF THE GENTLELADY HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA RISE? >> THANK
10:39:25
Unidentified Speaker, -
YOU VERY MUCH, MR. SPEAKER AND MEMBERS. THE CHAIR: DOES THE GENTLELADY -- MS. WATERS: I STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY
10:39:36
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED. MS. WATERS: I RISE
10:39:42
Waters, Maxine - U.S. Representative, [D] California
TO SUPPORT THED IN A LEAR AMENDMENT AND THANK THEM FOR BRINGING THIS AMENDMENT TO THE FLOOR. I WOULD LIKE TO THANK THEM AND THE OTHER PROGRESSIVES IN...
10:42:14
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY WILL SUSPEND. THE COMMITTEE WILL COME TO ORDER. THE GENTLELADY MAY CONTINUE. MS.
10:42:26
MS. WATERS, -
WATERS: LET ME REITERATE. THE CRICRA CRAY TELLS US THERE'S LESS THAN 100 AL QAEDA OPERATIVES IN AFGHANISTAN. AT THE RATE WE'RE GOING, C.R. PROVIDING...
10:44:56
THE CHAIR, -
WOULD REMIND MEMBERS THE RULES DON'T PROVIDE THE RULES FOR YOU TO WALK IN FRONT OF THE CHAIR AND THE SPEAKER. >>
10:45:05
Unidentified Speaker, -
I MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
10:45:07
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >>
10:45:13
Polis, Jared - U.S. Representative, [D] Colorado
I THANK THE CHAIR. IT'S SIMPLY THE WRONG WAR AT THE WRONG TIME IN THE WRONG PLACE. TERROR EXPERTS AGREE A TERROR THREAT IN OUR NATION DOES NOT EMANATE...
10:45:46
Polis, Jared - U.S. Representative, [D] Colorado
CANNOT ACTIVELY COMBAT THIS THREAT BY OCCUPYING ONE COUNTRY AFTER ANOTHER, AFTER ANOTHER. IT IS TRUE WHEN WE OCCUPY A COUNTRY, AL QAEDA AND OTHER TERRORIST...
10:48:34
Nadler, Jerrold - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR HIS REMARKS AND FOR YIELDING. I WANT TO MAKE ONE COMMENT ON WHAT WAS SAID A MOMENT AGO BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA. THIS...
10:49:55
Polis, Jared - U.S. Representative, [D] Colorado
TO CONCLUDE THE PASSAGE OF THE NADLER-LEE-STARK AMENDMENT AS PART OF THE CONTINUING UNDERLYING RESOLUTION WOULD ALLOW AMERICA TO FOCUS ON THE REAL...
10:50:15
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM TEXAS RISE? MS. LEE: I RISE
10:50:20
MS. LEE, -
TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE
10:50:22
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MS. JACKSON LEE: I'D LIKE
10:50:32
Jackson Lee, Sheila - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
TO RISE TO SUPPORT THE NADLER-LEE -STARK AMENDMENT. I BELIEVE IT'S A STARTING POINT. FOR THOSE OF US WHO HAVE CONSISTENTLY RAISED QUESTIONS ABOUT WHERE...
10:55:33
Jackson Lee, Sheila - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
THE GENTLELADY HAS EXPIRED. THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK, MR. NADLER. AS MANY AS ARE IN FAVOR WILL SIGNIFY...
10:55:50
MR. NADLER, -
I ASK FOR THE YEAS AND NAYS. THE CHAIR:
10:55:53
THE CHAIR, -
THE YEAS AND NAYS ARE REQUESTED. DOES THE THE GENTLEMAN ASK FOR A RECORDED VOTE? MR. NADLER: YES, I DO. THE CHAIR:
10:56:01
Holt, Rush - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
A RECORDED VOTE IS REQUESTED. PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK WILL BE POSTPONED....
10:56:15
MRS. EMERSON, -
STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY
10:56:17
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED A. -- IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES.
10:56:22
MRS. EMERSON, -
MRS. EMERSON: THANK YOU. I WOULD LIKE TO ENTER INTO A COLLOQUY WITH MR. GOODLATTE OF VIRGINIA. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY
10:56:30
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED. MRS.
10:56:32
MRS. EMERSON, -
EMERSON: I YIELD TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM VIRGINIA. MR. GOODLATTE:
10:56:35
Goodlatte, Robert "Bob" - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
I RISE TO ENTER IN A COLLOQUY WITH THE CHAIRWOMAN. MADAM CHAIRWOMAN, WITHOUT CONSULTING WITH MY OFFICE IN ANY WAY, THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION...
10:57:48
Emerson, Jo Ann - U.S. Representative, [R] Missouri
I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FROM VIRGINIA, AND I'M PLEASED TO KNOW THAT NOT ONLY AM I VERY HAPPY TO WORK WITH THE GENTLEMAN ON TRYING TO CONDUCT BETTER OVERSIGHT...
10:58:29
MR. GOODLATTE, -
MR. GOODLATTE: I THANK THE GENTLEWOMAN. MRS. EMERSON: I
10:58:34
MRS. EMERSON, -
YIELD BACK MY TIME, EXCEPT FOR THE FACT THAT WE HAVE ANOTHER COLLOQUY, SO LET'S TRY TO FIT IT IN. ALL RIGHT. I'LL YIELD BACK TO THE GENTLEMAN. MR. GOODLATTE:
10:58:45
Goodlatte, Robert "Bob" - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
MR. CHAIRMAN, I NOW RISE TO ENTER INTO COLLOQUY WITH THE CHAIRWOMAN. MADAM CHAIRWOMAN, I INTENDED TO OFFER AN AMENDMENT THAT WOULD HAVE PREVENTED...
10:59:39
Emerson, Jo Ann - U.S. Representative, [R] Missouri
ISSUE? MS. EMERSON: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FROM VIRGINIA FOR BRINGING THIS TO OUR ATTENTION AND COMMEND YOU FOR DOING SO AND WILL BE HAPPY TO WORK...
10:59:56
MR. GOODLATTE, -
THE CHAIRMAN AND YIELD BACK TO HER. MS. EMERSON: I YIELD BACK. THE CHAIR: FOR WHAT PURPOSE
11:00:02
THE CHAIR, -
DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM MINNESOTA RISE? >> I HAVE AN AMENDMENT
11:00:07
Unidentified Speaker, -
AT THE DESK NUMBER 214. THE CHAIR: THE CLERK
11:00:10
THE CHAIR, -
WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: AMENDMENTS
11:00:15
THE CLERK, -
NUMBER 214, PRINTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OFFERED BY MR. KLINE OF MINNESOTA.
11:00:22
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. KLINE: THANK YOU,
11:00:26
Kline, John - U.S. Representative, [R] Minnesota
MR. CHAIRMAN. IN AN OP ED PUBLISHED IN THE "WALL STREET JOURNAL" PRESIDENT OBAMA LAID OUT HIS PLAN TO CONDUCT A REVIEW TO QUOTE, REMOVE OUTDATED REGULATIONS...
11:04:12
THE CHAIR, -
YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES GENTLELADY FROM CONNECTICUT RISE? MS. DELAURO: CLAIM TIME
11:04:16
DeLauro, Rosa - U.S. Representative, [D] Connecticut
IN OPPOSITION. I RISE IN OPPOSITION TO THE KLINE AMENDMENT WHICH WOULD PREVENT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FROM MOVING FORWARD ON A RULE THAT WOULD...
11:06:29
THE CHAIR, -
WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM MONTANA RISE? MR. REHBERG: AS CHAIRMAN OF
11:06:34
Rehberg, Dennis "Denny" - U.S. Representative, [R] Montana
THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON EDUCATION. WE HAVE NO OBJECTIONS TO THIS AMENDMENT. I HAVE SAID THAT THE REASON -- EXCUSE ME, STRIKE...
11:08:26
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN FROM MONTANA YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RISE? MR. MILLER: I RISE IN
11:08:34
Miller, George - U.S. Representative, [D] California
OPPOSITION AND STRIKE THE LAST WORD. I TELL PEOPLE IF GOVERNMENT IS SMART ENOUGH AFTER IT INVENTED THE INTERNET, IT TURNED IT OVER TO THE PRIVATE...
11:13:09
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE RISE? >> MR. CHAIRMAN,
11:13:13
Unidentified Speaker, -
I MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
11:13:17
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. ROE: I RISE IN
11:13:19
Roe, David "Phil" P. - U.S. Representative, [R] Tennessee
SUPPORT OF THIS AMENDMENT. OVER THE PAST YEAR, A NUMBER OF US HAVE MET WITH EDUCATION SECRETARY DUNCAN TO EXPRESS OUR SERIOUS CONCERNS WITH ANY PROPOSAL...
11:14:47
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO RISE? POLPOL I MOVE TO STRIKE THE -- MOLEPOLE...
11:15:08
Polis, Jared - U.S. Representative, [D] Colorado
THIS AMENDMENT WOULD NOT ONLY ELIMINATE THE ABILITY TO HAVE THE CRITICAL GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT REGULATION, SOME ELEMENT OF QUALITY CONTROL TO MAKE SURE...
11:18:33
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK HIS TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM ILLINOIS RISE? >> TO STRIKE THE LAST RECORD. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY
11:18:41
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MRS. BIGGERT: I RISE
11:18:45
Biggert, Judy - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
IN SUPPORT OF THE KLINE AMENDMENT. IT IS IMPERTTIVE THAT CONGRESS PUT THE BRAKE OPS WHAT HAS BECOME THIS ADMINISTRATION'S CULTURE OF RUNAWAY REGULATION....
11:22:15
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY YIELDS BACK HER TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM MINNESOTA
11:22:19
Unidentified Speaker, -
RISE? >> I MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD IN OPPOSITION TO THE AMENDMENT.
11:22:23
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. ELLISON: MR. CHAIRMAN,
11:22:27
Ellison, Keith - U.S. Representative, [D] Minnesota
I'D LIKE TO POINT OUT ONE IMPORTANT -- A FEW IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT THIS FOR-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL SECTOR. THAT IS THE LOW-INCOME STUDENTS MAKE UP HALF...
11:25:47
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM INDIANA RISE? THE
11:25:51
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. I MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR:
11:25:54
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >>
11:26:01
Rokita, Theodore "Todd" - U.S. Representative, [R] Indiana
I RISE TO SUPPORT THIS AMENDMENT, THIS SO-CALLED GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT REGULATION IS ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF THIS BIG FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RUN AMOK. HOOSIERS IN...
11:26:31
Rokita, Theodore "Todd" - U.S. Representative, [R] Indiana
MR. ROKITA: THEY ARE ACCREDITED, THEY ARE LICENSED. THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GETS INVOLVED IN STUDENT LOANS AND GRANTS ALREADY, MORE SO, I WOULD...
11:29:01
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK HIS TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA RISE? >> MR.
11:29:07
Unidentified Speaker, -
SPEAKER, I MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR:
11:29:09
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MS.
11:29:12
Waters, Maxine - U.S. Representative, [D] California
WATERS: MR. CHAIRMAN, I RISE TODAY IN STRONG OPPOSITION TO THE KLINE-FOX-HASTINGS-MCCARTHY AMENDMENT THAT WOULD STOP THE PROPOSED GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT REGULATION....
11:34:33
THE CHAIR, -
TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM PENNSYLVANIA RISE? MR. THOMPSON: I RISE IN
11:34:41
Thompson, Glenn "G.T." - U.S. Representative, [R] Pennsylvania
SUPPORT OF THE AMENDMENT. THE PRESIDENT HAS PROMOTED A POLICY TO ADD FIVE MILLION GRADUATES BY 2020 AND I COMMEND THE PRESIDENT FOR THAT GOAL BUT...
11:36:15
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA RISE? MR. HASTINGS: I
11:36:19
MR. HASTINGS, -
THANK THE SPEAKER AND I MOVE TO STRIKE THE REQUISITE NUMBER OF WORDS. THE
11:36:23
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. HASTINGS: MR. SPEAKER,
11:36:26
Hastings, Alcee L. - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
I RISE IN SUPPORT OF THIS AMENDMENT THAT WILL PROHIBIT THE USE OF FUNDS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR ITS MISGUIDED GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT RULES. PERHAPS...
11:41:41
THE CHAIR, -
THE TIME OF THE GENTLEMAN HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA RISE?
11:41:45
MR. FLAKE, -
MR. FLAKE: MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE
11:41:48
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. FLAKE:
11:41:50
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
I RISE IN SUPPORT OF THE AMENDMENT. IF THE DEPARTMENT WANTS TO ISSUE A RULE, DO A RULE THAT ACTUALLY TARGETS THE ABUSES RATHER THAN TAKES ON A SEGMENT...
11:42:19
THE CHAIR, -
FROM ARIZONA YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM ILLINOIS RISE? THE GENTLEMAN FROM ILLINOIS IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. DAVIS:...
11:42:31
Davis, Danny - U.S. Representative, [D] Illinois
MR. SPEAKER. AND I RISE IN STRONG OPPOSITION TO THE KLINE AMENDMENT. AND ALTHOUGH I KNOW THAT CAREER COLLEGES PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE HIGHER...
11:46:34
THE CHAIR, -
YIELDS BACK. THE QUESTION SON THE AMENDMENT. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN RISE? -- DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK RISE? >> STRIKE THE LAST...
11:46:50
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. TOWNS: I
11:47:02
Towns, Edolphus - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
STRONGLY SUPPORT THE KLINE-FOX AMENDMENT WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT THE USE OF FUNDS FOR GEORGIA THE GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT ACT. I AM CONCERNED THAT IF THIS RULE...
11:49:46
THE CHAIR, -
YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE QUELT FROM NEW JERSEY RISE? >> TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR:
11:49:52
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >> I REQUEST UNANIMOUS
11:49:56
Unidentified Speaker, -
CONSENT TO REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS. THE CHAIR: WITHOUT OBJECTION. >> I JOIN -- MR.
11:50:10
Andrews, Robert - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
ANDREWS: I JOIN A STRONG COALITION ON THIS BECAUSE I BELIEVE EVERY STUDENT SHOULD KNOW HE IS GOING TO GET A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION FOR EVERY TUITION...
11:54:47
Frelinghuysen, Rodney - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK HIS TIME. THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM MINNESOTA, MR. KLINE. AS MANY AS ARE IN FAVOR...
11:55:03
Unidentified Speaker, -
A RECORDED VOTE. THE CHAIR: A RECORDED
11:55:06
Holt, Rush - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
VOTE IS REQUESTED. PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM MINNESOTA WILL BE POSTPONED....
11:55:19
Unidentified Speaker, -
AN AMENDMENT AT THE DESK. THE
11:55:21
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK:
11:55:24
THE CLERK, -
AMENDMENT NUMBER 11, PRINTED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OFFERED BY MR. PENCE OF INDIANA. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
11:55:30
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. PENCE: THANK YOU,
11:55:33
MR. PENCE, -
MR. CHAIRMAN. I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO REVISE AND EXTEND MY
11:55:36
THE CHAIR, -
REMARKS. THE CHAIR: WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO ORDERED. MR. PENCE:
11:55:41
Pence, Mike - U.S. Representative, [R] Indiana
I BELIEVE THAT ENDING AN INNOCENT HUMAN LIFE IS MORALLY WRONG. BUT I RISE TONIGHT BECAUSE I ALSO BELIEVE IT'S MORALLY WRONG TO TAKE THE TAXPAYER THAT...
12:00:28
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM INDIANA YIELDS BACK HIS TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY RISE? >> TO ASK TIME IN OPPOSITION.
12:00:35
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MS. DELAURO: MR. SPEAKER,
12:00:38
DeLauro, Rosa - U.S. Representative, [D] Connecticut
WE WERE TOLD BY OUR REPUBLICAN COLLEAGUES THEY WERE HERE TO CREATE JOBS, TO TURN THE ECONOMY AROUND, AND TO REDUCE THE DEFICIT. BUT HERE THEY GO...
12:05:06
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEWOMAN YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM OHIO RISE? >>
12:05:10
Unidentified Speaker, -
MADAM SPEAKER, I HAVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD AND ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS. THE
12:05:16
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEWOMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >> THANK
12:05:20
Unidentified Speaker, -
YOU. MADAM SPEAKER, YOU KNOW EVERY DAY AMERICANS SIT AT THEIR KITCHEN TABLE AND DO A NUMBER OF THINGS INCLUDING TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO STRETCH...
12:05:31
Schmidt, Jeannette "Jean" Marie - U.S. Representative, [R] Ohio
SCHMIDT: AND HOW TO STOP UNNECESSARY SPENDING. THEY'RE ASKING US IN CONGRESS TO DO THE SAME. I LOOK AT THIS ROOM AS OUR KITCHEN TABLE. AND OVER THE...
12:09:35
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEWOMAN YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM NEW YORK RISE? >> I
12:09:39
Unidentified Speaker, -
RISE TO STRIKE THE REQUISITE NUMBER OF WORDS. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEWOMAN
12:09:43
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MRS. LOWEY: MADAM CHAIRWOMAN
12:09:47
Lowey, Nita - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
I RISE IN STRONG OPPOSITION TO THE AMENDMENT. OUR CONSTITUENTS SENT US HERE TO CREATE JOBS. INSTEAD, THE MAJORITY IS PUSHING AN TREMENDOUS RIGHT-WING...
12:11:37
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEWOMAN YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM MINNESOTA RISE? >>
12:11:42
Unidentified Speaker, -
I MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR:
12:11:47
THE CHAIR, -
THE THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >> THANK
12:11:50
Bachmann, Michele M. - U.S. Representative, [R] Minnesota
YOU, MADAM SPEAKER, AND I THANK MR. PENCE FROM INDIANA WHO IS BRINGING FORWARD THIS TREMENDOUS AMENDMENT TONIGHT FOR US TO CONSIDER. I'M GRATEFUL FOR...
12:12:12
MR. BALKMAN, -
BALKMAN: THERE'S AN ARTICLE THAT APPEARED IN "THE WALL STREET JOURNAL" IN 2008 THAT WAS A FAIRLY DEEP EXPOSE OF PLANNED PARENTHOOD AND WHAT PLANNED PARENTHOOD...
12:17:06
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RISE? MR. KINGSTON: STRIKE
12:17:12
MR. KINGSTON, -
THE REQUISITE WORDS. THE CHAIR: FOR FIVE MINUTES. >> I YIELD TO
12:17:21
Unidentified Speaker, -
MY FRIEND IN THE WELL
12:17:31
Bachmann, Michele M. - U.S. Representative, [R] Minnesota
MRS. BACHMANN: THERE ARE SPACE FOR CANDIDATE FORUMS AND PHONE BANKS AS WELL AS A CLINIC, AGAIN, ALL PAID FOR WITH ADDITIONAL SUBSIDY FROM THE FEDERAL...
12:19:43
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY RISE? >> I MOVE TO STRIKE THE
12:19:47
Unidentified Speaker, -
LAST WORD. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY
12:19:50
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED. MS. LEE: I RISE IN OPPOSITION
12:19:53
Lee, Barbara - U.S. Representative, [D] California
TO THE AMENDMENT AND TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM INDIANA, LOOK AT WHAT IS BEING PROPOSED AND WHY I CALL IT A WAR ON WOMEN. ELIMINATION FOR WOMEN ON LIFE-SAVING...
12:25:03
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM PENNSYLVANIA RISE? >> I MOVE TO STRIKE
12:25:06
Unidentified Speaker, -
THE LAST WORD. THE
12:25:08
Pitts, Joseph "Joe" - U.S. Representative, [R] Pennsylvania
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. PITTS PITTS MADAM SPEAKER, WE HAVE -- MR. PITTS:, WE HAVE SEEN IN THE PAST COUPLE OF WEEKS, INCIDENTS...
12:29:16
THE CHAIR, -
YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM ILLINOIS RISE? MS. SCHAKOWSKY:
12:29:23
Schakowsky, Janice "Jan" - U.S. Representative, [D] Illinois
STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE REPUBLICANS HAVE MADE THEIR AGENDA CLEAR AND IT'S NOT ABOUT CREATING JOBS OR ADDRESSING THE ECONOMY, BUT RATHER THE EXTREME...
12:32:49
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEWOMAN YIELD BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA RISE? >>
12:32:52
Unidentified Speaker, -
I MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
12:32:54
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. FLAKE:
12:32:56
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
MADAM CHAIRWOMAN, I WANT TO THANK THE GENTLEMAN FROM INDIANA FOR BRINGING THIS AMENDMENT FORWARD. IT WAS SAID EARLIER IN THIS DISCUSSION THAT THIS...
12:34:17
THE CHAIR, -
YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM FLORIDA RISE? >> I MOVE
12:34:20
Unidentified Speaker, -
TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD.
12:34:23
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >> SADLY OUR COLLEAGUES
12:34:29
Unidentified Speaker, -
ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE AISLE HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO TURN THE ECONOMY AROUND. MS. SHULTZ: SPEAKER
12:34:38
MS. SHULTZ, -
BOEHNER MADE THAT CLEAR WHEN ASKED ABOUT THE POTENTIAL JOB LOSSES THAT WILL RESULT FROM HORRENDOUS BUDGET CUTS WE'VE BEEN DEBATING THE LAST CUP OF DAYS...
12:35:41
THE CHAIR, -
IS CORRECT. THE HOUSE WILL BE IN ORDER. THE GENTLEWOMAN NEEDS TO BE HEARD -- DESERVES TO BE HEARD. MS. SHULTZ: THANK
12:35:48
MS. SHULTZ, -
YOU. NEARLY FOUR MILLION TESTS AND TREATMENTS FOR SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS INCLUDING H.I.V. AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR 1.2 MILLION INDIVIDUALS....
12:39:46
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLELADY'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. MS. SHULTZ: MADAM CHAIR,
12:39:49
MS. SHULTZ, -
THIS IS A HORRENDOUS AMENDMENT THAT WOULD DEVASTATE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE TO MILLIONS OF AMERICAN WOMEN AND SHOULD BE DEFEATED. I YIELD BACK THE BALANCE...
12:39:58
THE CHAIR, -
FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM MISSOURI RISE? >>
12:40:00
Unidentified Speaker, -
MADAM CHAIRWOMAN, I MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY
12:40:04
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE
12:40:05
Unidentified Speaker, -
MINUTES. >> THANK YOU. I'D LIKE TO RISE IN SUPPORT OF THIS AMENDMENT. PLANNED PARENTHOOD FUNDED A ABORTION FROM THE TAXPAYER TOO LONG. MRS. HARTZLER:...
12:40:18
Hartzler, Vicky - U.S. Representative, [R] Missouri
BEEN SAID IT'S A THREAT TO WOMEN'S HEALTH BUT IT'S NOT ABOUT HEALTH, IT'S ABOUT PROFIT. THEY HAVE A RECORD OF PREFERRING ABORTION OVER THE TRUTH. I'VE...
12:43:15
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEWOMAN YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RISE? >>
12:43:19
Unidentified Speaker, -
I RISE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE
12:43:21
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MRS. CAPPS:
12:43:23
Capps, Lois - U.S. Representative, [D] California
I RISE THIS EVENING TO SPEAK IN STRONG OPPOSITION TO THE PENCE AMENDMENT. THE PENCE AMENDMENT IS AN ATTACK ON WOMEN'S HEALTH. THIS MUCH IS CLEAR,...
12:46:44
THE CHAIR, -
IN ORDER. THE GENTLEWOMAN DESERVES TO BE HEARD. THE GENTLEWOMAN MAY PROCEED. CAPPS CAPPS AS I WAS -- MRS. CAPPS: AS I WAS SAYING
12:46:56
Capps, Lois - U.S. Representative, [D] California
THIS REPUBLICAN MAJORITY IS DEVASTATING THE WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN'S NUTRITION PROGRAM ALONG WITH THE OTHER CUTS. IT ADDS UP TO ONE CONCLUSION....
12:47:45
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEWOMAN YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM ILLINOIS RISE? >> STRIKE THE LAST WORD. >> I RISE IN OPPOSITION TO
12:47:53
Dold, Robert - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
THE AMENDMENT. THE ELIMINATION OF FAMILY PLANNING DOLLARS WOULD DENY ACCESS TO PREVENTATIVE CARE. FROM THE NUMEROUS CONVERSATIONS I HAVE HAD WITH DOCTORS...
12:49:11
THE CHAIR, -
YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK RISE? MR. NADLER: MOVE
12:49:17
MR. NADLER, -
TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE
12:49:19
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOSH FIVE MINUTES. MR. NADLER: I'M NOT GOING
12:49:24
Nadler, Jerrold - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
TO REPEAT WHAT HAS BEEN SAID ABOUT THE REPUBLICAN WAR ON WOMEN, ABOUT THE FACT THAT THE REPUBLICAN MAJORITY WAS ELECTED PLEDGING JOBS AND ALL...
12:54:12
THE CHAIR, -
WILL RISE INFORMALLY. THE SPEAKER PRO
12:54:24
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE HOUSE WILL BE IN ORDER. THE CHAIR WILL RECEIVE A MESSAGE. THE MESSENGER: MR. SPEAKER, A MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE. THE SECRETARY: I HAVE...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE CHAIR LAYS BEFORE THE HOUSE THE FOLLOWING ENROLLED BILL. THE CLERK: H.R. 514, AN
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THE CLERK, -
ACT TO EXTEND EXPIRING PROVISIONS OF THE PATRIOT ACT OF 2005 AND INTELLIGENCE REFORM AND TERRORISM PREVENTION ACT OF 2004 RELATING TO ACCESS OF BUSINESS...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE COMMITTEE WILL RESUME ITS SITTING. THE CHAIR: FOR
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THE CHAIR, -
WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM INDIANA RISE? >> I MOVE TO
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Unidentified Speaker, -
STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR: THE
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THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >> THANK
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Bucshon, Larry D. - U.S. Representative, [R] Indiana
YOU, MADAM CHAIRMAN. I RISE IN SUPPORT OF THE PENCE AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS ANY FUNDS FROM THE UNDERLYING BILL GOING TO PLANNED PARENT HOOD OF AMERICA....
12:59:00
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM VERMONT RISE? MR. WELCH: STRIKE THE LAST
12:59:05
Welch, Peter - U.S. Representative, [D] Vermont
WORD. MADAM SPEAKER, I'M PRO-CHOICE, BUT THAT IS A QUESTION OF DEEP CONSCIENCE, RELIGIOUS CONVICTION, PERSONAL IMPORTANCE TO EVERY INDIVIDUAL IN EVERY...
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THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELD BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA RISE? >>
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Unidentified Speaker, -
TO STRIKE THE REQUISITE NUMBER OF WORDS.
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THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >>
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Unidentified Speaker, -
THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIR. I CAME TONIGHT TO SUPPORT THE PENCE AMENDMENT. MS. FOXX: I
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Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
JUST CAME FROM MY OFFICE WHERE I WAS READING AND ANSWERING MY MAIL. MY TAX-PAYING CONSTITUENTS EMPHATICALLY DO NOT WANT THEIR HARD-EARNED MONEY BEING...
13:05:22
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEWOMAN YIELD BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM NEW YORK RISE? >> MADAM SPEAKER, I RISE
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Unidentified Speaker, -
TO STRIKE THE REQUISITE NUMBER OF WORDS. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
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THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >> I RISE
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Slaughter, Louise - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
IN STRONG OPPOSITION TO THIS AMENDMENT THAT ATTACKS PLANNED PARENTHOOD. BY TARGETING PLANNED PARENTHOOD, THE PENCE AMENDMENT WILL RISK THE LIVES AND...
13:05:54
Slaughter, Louise - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
AND I HAVE BEEN A SOLDIER ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THAT WAR FOR SEVERAL DECADES. I HAVE SERVED NOW IN THREE LEGISLATURES. IN TWO OF THEM THIS WAS ONE OF...
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THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEWOMAN YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM INDIANA RISE? >> THANK YOU, MADAM
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Unidentified Speaker, -
CHAIRMAN. I MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR:
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THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >> THANK YOU, MADAM
13:09:51
Rokita, Theodore "Todd" - U.S. Representative, [R] Indiana
CHAIR. I RISE IN SUPPORT OF THE PENCE AMENDMENT. THE TIME HAS COME TO END FEDERAL FUNDING OF ABORTION. THIS IS ONE OF THE WORST MISAPPROPRIATION...
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MR. ROKITA, -
MINORITY PARTY'S DEMAGOGUERY LANGUAGE ABOUT SOME KIND OF WAR ON WOMEN IS NOTHING BUT LAUGHABLE. PLENTY OF FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES OUTSIDE OF PLANNED...
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THE CHAIR, -
WILL SUSPEND. THE HOUSE IS NOT IN ORDER. WILL MEMBER TAKES THEIR CONVERSATIONS AWAY FROM THE FLOOR? THE GENTLEMAN DESERVES TO BE HEARD. MR. ROKITA:...
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Rokita, Theodore "Todd" - U.S. Representative, [R] Indiana
YOU. I WOULD SAY THAT THE BILL OF ATTAINDER, THIS AMENDMENT IS NOT THAT. THE PEOPLE OF THE FOURTH DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF INDIANA AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES...
13:12:27
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RISE? >> I RISE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
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THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE
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Waxman, Henry - U.S. Representative, [D] California
MINUTES. >> A MEMBER OF OUR COLLEAGUES ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE AISLE, THE REPUBLICAN SIDE OF THE AISLE, HAVE SAID THAT THEY DON'T WANT ABORTION TO...
13:12:44
Waxman, Henry - U.S. Representative, [D] California
BELIEVE PEOPLE OUGHT TO GET THE CLINICAL AND PREVENTATIVE SERVICES THAT A GROUP LIKE PLANNED PARENTHOOD WOULD OTHERWISE MAKE AVAILABLE TO THEM. WELL,...
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THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS RISE? >> I MOVE TO STRIKE THE
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Unidentified Speaker, -
LAST WORD. CHARKT THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. OLSON: I RISE TO SUPPORT
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Olson, Pete - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
THE PENCE AMENDMENT PREVENTING ANY FUNDS GOING TO PLANNED PARENTHOOD. I THANK MY FRIEND FROM INDIANA WHO FIGHTS THAT ORGANIZATIONS DO NOT RECEIVE FEDERAL...
13:20:31
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA RISE? >> I MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE...
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THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. DEUTCH: I DON'T BELIEVE
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Deutch, Theodore "Ted" E. - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD INTERFERE WITH THE REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS OF WOMEN, BUT THAT'S NOT BEING DEBATED HERE. NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES OUR FRIENDS ON...
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THE CHAIR, -
IS CORRECT. THE HOUSE IS NOT IN ORDER. WOULD MEMBERS PLEASE TAKE THEIR CONVERSATIONS FROM THE FLOOR. THE GENTLEMAN DESERVES TO BE HEARD. THE HOUSE...
13:22:34
Deutch, Theodore "Ted" E. - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
THANK YOU. WE ALSO HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO THINK ABOUT A NATION WHERE WHERE WOMEN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEEK THE HEALTH CARE THAT THEY NEED AND...
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THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM KANSAS RISE? >> MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD....
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Huelskamp, Tim - U.S. Representative, [R] Kansas
SUPPORT OF THE PENCE AMENDMENT. AS WAS INDICATED, I COME FROM THE STATE OF KANSAS AND LISTENING TO THE DEBATE, IT IS INTERESTING TO FIND VERY LITTLE...
13:25:16
Huelskamp, Tim - U.S. Representative, [R] Kansas
AGO, ANOTHER HEARING WAS CONDUCTED, CHARGES ARE MOVING FORWARD. 107 CRIMINAL CHARGES, CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST PLANNED PARENTHOOD. VERY INTERESTING...
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THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS RISE? MR. LYNCH: I ASK TO STRIKE
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MR. LYNCH, -
THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR:
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THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. LYNCH: I WOULD
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MR. LYNCH, -
BE REMISS IF I DID NOT THANK THE SPEAKER, SPEAKER BOEHNER, FOR THE OPEN RULE THAT WE HAVE BEEN WORKING UNDER FOR THE PAST SEVERAL DAYS. >> MADAM SPEAKER,...
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Unidentified Speaker, -
IS NOT IN ORDER. MR. LYNCH:
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MR. LYNCH, -
EVEN THOUGH WE HAVEN'T AGREED ON MUCH, I DO APPRECIATE THE FACT THAT WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO HAVE AN OPEN AND FAIR DEBATE AND FULL DEBATE ON SOME OF...
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THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN DESERVES TO BE HEARD. THE GENTLEMAN WILL RESUME. MR. LYNCH: THANK
13:30:46
Lynch, Stephen F. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
YOU, MADAM CHAIR. I'M A PRO-LIFE DEMOCRAT. AND MY FAITH FORMS MY OPINION ON THIS ISSUE. AND THERE USED TO BE, I THINK, A GENERAL AGREEMENT, AS DIVISIVE...
13:33:39
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. MR. LYNCH: THANK YOU,
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MR. LYNCH, -
MADAM CHAIR. I YIELD BACK.
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THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS RISE? >> I RISE IN SUPPORT
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Unidentified Speaker, -
OF THE AMENDMENT. I ASK TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR:
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THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. DOES THE GENTLEMAN MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD? >> I DO, INDEED. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED...
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Gohmert, Louis "Louie" B. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. I RISE IN SUPPORT OF THE PENCE AMENDMENT. AND I'M AWARE OF SOME VERY IMPORTANT WORK PLANNED PARENTHOOD HAS DONE TO HELP SOME...
13:34:20
MR. GOHMERT, -
HEARD DISCUSSION HERE ABOUT A BILL OF ATTAINDER. AND OF COURSE ARTICLE 1, SECTION 9, PARAGRAPH 3 SAYS NO BILL OF ATTAINDER OR EX-FACTO LAW WILL BE...
13:36:16
Gohmert, Louis "Louie" B. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
I WON'T. I DIDN'T ASK TO BE YIELDED WHEN I WAS BEING UPSET ABOUT THE EXPLANATION INAPPROPRIATELY IN THE BILL OF ATTAINDER, BUT I KNOW THE GENTLEMAN...
13:39:11
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. MR. GOHMERT:
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MR. GOHMERT, -
THAT'S ABORTION, FOLKS, THERE'S MONEY FOR IT HERE. THANK YOU. I YIELD BACK.
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THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM NEW YORK RISE? >>
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Unidentified Speaker, -
I RISE TO STRIKE THE REQUISITE NUMBER OF WORDS. THE CHAIR:
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THE CHAIR, -
THE THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MRS. MALONEY: I RISE IN
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Maloney, Carolyn - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
STRONG OPPOSITION TO THE PENCE AMENDMENT WHICH LIMITS FUNDING FOR THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY PLANNED PARENTHOOD. THAT'S THE AMENDMENT BEFORE US, NOT THE...
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THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEWOMAN YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM ALABAMA RISE? >> I MOVE
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Unidentified Speaker, -
TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE
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THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM ALABAMA IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >> I OPPOSE FUNDING
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Roby, Martha - U.S. Representative, [R] Alabama
TO PLANNED PARENTHOOD. WE SHOULD NOT BE GIVING FEDERAL FUNDS TO GROUPS LIKE PLANNED PARENTHOOD WHO USE THE MONEY FOR ABORTIONS. PLANNED PARENTHOOD...
13:42:12
Roby, Martha - U.S. Representative, [R] Alabama
SHOCKING PLANNED PARENTHOOD EMPLOYEES WERE FOUND ON VIDEO AIDING AND ABETTING IN THE ALLEGED SEX TRAFFICKING OF MINORS. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME...
13:44:36
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEWOMAN YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM TEXAS RISE? >> TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE
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THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MS. JACKSON LEE: THANK YOU
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Jackson Lee, Sheila - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
VERY MUCH, MADAM CHAIRWOMAN. I DON'T DOUBT THE GENTLEMAN FROM INDIANA IS SINCERE. WE ALL KNOW HIM AND KNOW THE LONG-STANDING COMMITMENT HE HAS HAD...
13:50:09
THE CHAIR, -
DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS RISE? MR. CULBERSON: I RISE IN
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Culberson, John - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
STRONG SUPPORT OF THE PENCE AMENDMENT. THE HYDE AMENDMENT HAS BEEN IN PLACE FOR DECADES. THERE IS OVERWHELMING SUPPORT THAT WE DON'T WANT OUR TAX DOLLARS...
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THE CHAIR, -
FROM GEORGIA IS RECOGNIZED. MR. BROUN: I THANK THE
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MR. BROUN, -
GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING. MAKE NO MISTAKE -- THE CHAIR:
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THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS MUST REMAIN ON HIS FEET. YOU MAY PROCEED. MR. BROUN: MAKE NO MISTAKE
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Broun, Paul C. Jr., M.D. - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
ABOUT IT, THIS IS ABOUT ABORTION. JUST PRIOR TO COMING TO THE FLOOR TONIGHT BEFORE THIS DEBATE EVER BEGAN, I WAS ANSWERING AN EMAIL I GOT FROM A...
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THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. BROUN: SO THIS IS ALL
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Broun, Paul C. Jr., M.D. - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
ABOUT PREVENTING ABORTION. I KNOW MY DEMOCRAT COLLEAGUES ARE WELL MEANING. THEY ALL SAY THE SAME TALKING POINTS AND I BELIEVE THAT YOU ALL BELIEVE WHAT...
13:59:54
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM WISCONSIN RISE? MS. MOORE:
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MS. MOORE, -
I WOULD LIKE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEWOMAN
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THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR PI FIVE MINUTES. . MS. MOORE: I WOULD ASK YOU
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MS. MOORE, -
TO NOT DEFUND PLANNED PARENTHOOD. AND I MEAN THAT AS A DOUBLE DITANDRA. I KNOW OF WHAT THE PREVIOUS SPEAKER REFERRED, TO ALL THOSE WELL-MEANING...
14:01:24
THE CHAIR, -
THEIR CONVERSATIONS OFF THE FLOOR. THE GENTLEWOMAN MAY RESUME. MS. MOORE: I THANK FOR YOU
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Moore, Gwendolynne "Gwen" - U.S. Representative, [D] Wisconsin
THAT COURTESY, MADAM CHAIR. I HAD MY FIRST BABY AT THE RIPE OLD AGE OF 18, AN UNPLANNED PREGNANCY. AND LET ME TELL YOU, I WENT INTO LABOR, UNFORTUNATELY,...
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THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM TENNESSEE RISE? >> MR. SPEAKER,
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Unidentified Speaker, -
I MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR: THE THE
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THE CHAIR, -
GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >> THANK
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Black, Diane Lynn - U.S. Representative, [R] Tennessee
YOU. PLANNED PARENTHOOD, THE LARGEST ABORTION PROVIDER IN THE UNITED STATES RECEIVES MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN GOVERNMENT AID, YET THEY ARE STILL CLASSIFIED...
14:05:58
Black, Diane Lynn - U.S. Representative, [R] Tennessee
OF THEIR BILLION DOLLAR INCOME FROM GRANTS AND CONTRACTS FROM FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS. AND DURING THAT TIME, THE NUMBER OF ABORTIONS THAT THEY...
14:08:35
THE CHAIR, -
PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE RISE? >> MR. SPEAKER,
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Unidentified Speaker, -
TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD.
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THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >> THIS HAS BEEN AN
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Cohen, Stephen "Steve" - U.S. Representative, [D] Tennessee
INTERESTING DEBATE AS WE LOOK AT THE 150 YEARS BACK IN HISTORY AND LOOK AT THE CIVIL WAR AND SOME PEOPLE REACTING IT LIKE IT WAS A GOOD EVENT AND...
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MR. COHEN, -
WHEN GRISWOLD V CONNECTICUT SAID IT WAS PLANNED PARENTHOOD COULD NOT BE PROHIBITED BY THE GOVERNMENT FROM GIVING CONTRACEPTIVE ADVICE TO MARRIED ...
14:11:49
Pallone, Frank Jr. - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
PALLONE: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN. I'M JUST AMAZED BY THE EXTORTION THAT I HEARD ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE AISLE TONIGHT. BASICALLY WHAT THE REPUBLICANS...
14:14:07
THE CHAIR, -
FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM LOUISIANA RISE? >>
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Unidentified Speaker, -
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR: THE
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THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >> THANK YOU, MR.
14:14:14
Fleming, John Calvin Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
CHAIRMAN. MR. CHAIRMAN, I'VE BEEN A PRACTICING PHYSICIAN FOR OVER 35 YEARS. I'VE LIVED HUNDREDS OF BABIES. OUR PRESIDENT ONCE ASKED, WHEN DOES LIFE...
14:14:41
Fleming, John Calvin Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
A SCIENTIST AND A PHYSICIAN, I CAN TELL YOU LIFE BEGINS AT CONCEPTION, AND THAT'S OFTEN FORGOTTEN IN THIS CHAMBER RIGHT HERE. . ABORTION VIOLATES THE...
14:16:16
King, Steven "Steve" - U.S. Representative, [R] Iowa
HAVE SPOKEN ON THIS ISSUE, I RECALL BACK HERE ON THIS FLOOR IN THE EARLY PART WHEN THE MEXICO CITY VOTE CAME UP AND I REMEMBER THAT DEBATE HERE ON...
14:18:40
Fleming, John Calvin Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
I WOULD LIKE TO SAY IN CONCLUSION TO MY REMARKS AND I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FROM IOWA THAT TONIGHT, WE'RE ALL GETTING TIRED, WE HAVE DEBATED FOR THREE...
14:19:37
THE CHAIR, -
PURPOSE DOES GENTLELADY FROM FLORIDA RISE. >> STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY
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THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MS. CASTOR: WE WERE HIRED BY
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Castor, Katherine "Kathy" Anne - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
OUR NEIGHBORS TO COME UP TO WASHINGTON AND FIGHT FOR JOBS AND HELP GET THE COUNTRY BACK ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY, BUT INSTEAD, THIS REPUBLICAN CONGRESS...
14:22:37
THE CHAIR, -
DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO RISE? >> MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
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THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. LAMBORN: I RISE TO
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Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
REMOVE FUNDING FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD. IN COLORADO, THE VOTERS PASSED AN INITIATIVE 30 YEARS AGO AND SAID NO TAXPAYER DOLLARS WILL GO TO ABORTION...
14:23:56
Smith, Christopher "Chris" H. - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TAKE A SECOND AND CRITICAL LOOK AT PLANNED PARENTHOOD. NOT ONLY DOES PLANNED PARENT HOOD LOBBY AGAINST PARENTAL CONSENT LAWS THUS...
14:27:58
THE CHAIR, -
DOES NEW JERSEY RISE? MR. SMITH:
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MR. SMITH, -
MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE
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THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. SMITH: THE
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Smith, Christopher "Chris" H. - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
BABY BEGAN STRUGGLING TO TURN AND TWIST AWAY AND SEEMED THAT THE BABY COULD FEEL IT AND DID NOT LIKE THE FEELING AND THE DOCTOR'S VOICE BROKE THROUGH,...
14:32:20
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RISE? >> MOVE TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE
14:32:24
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >> I HAD PLANNED TO SPEAK
14:32:34
Speier, Karen Lorraine "Jackie" Jacqueline - U.S. Representative, [D] California
OF SOMETHING ELSE BUT THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY HAS JUST PUT MY STOMACH IN KNOTS BECAUSE I'M ONE OF THOSE WOMEN HE SPOKE ABOUT JUST NOW. I HAD A PROCEDURE...
14:35:36
THE CHAIR, -
FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE DISTINGUISHED MAJORITY LEADER RISE? >> I MOVE TO
14:35:47
Unidentified Speaker, -
STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
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THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED 5. MR. CANTOR:
14:35:59
Cantor, Eric - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
THIS IS NOT ABOUT FEDERAL FUNDING OF ABORTION WHICH THE HYDE AMENDMENT PROHIBITS. WE ALL KNOW, HOWEVER, MONEY IS FUNGIBLE. TAXPAYER DOLLARS ARE GOING...
14:37:41
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM RHODE ISLAND RISE >> I RISE
14:37:49
Unidentified Speaker, -
TO STRIKE THE LAST WORD. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
14:37:52
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. CICILLINE: WHAT
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Cicilline, David N. - U.S. Representative, [D] Rhode Island
I HEARD IN THE COURSE OF MY CAMPAIGN WAS THE URGENCY TO GET PEOPLE BACK TO WORK, TO STRENGTHEN THE MIDDLE CLASS, TO CREATE JOBS AND DEAL WITH THE DEFICIT....
14:40:00
MR. CICILLINE, -
THE BALANCE OF MY TIME TO MRS. DAVIS. THE CHAIR:
14:40:04
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED. MRS. DAVIS:
14:40:06
Davis, Susan - U.S. Representative, [D] California
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I BET THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE REALLY SURPRISED TONIGHT BECAUSE WE ARE DEBATING A CONTINUING RESOLUTION WHEN THEY...
14:42:51
MR. CICILLINE, -
MR. CICILLINE: I YIELD BACK THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. THE CHAIR:
14:42:54
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM TENNESSEE RISE? THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MRS. BLACKBURN:...
14:43:03
Blackburn, Marsha - U.S. Representative, [R] Tennessee
MR. SPEAKER. THIS HAS BEEN A GOOD DEBATE THIS EVENING. AND I WANT TO THANK THE SPEAKER AND MR. CHAIRMAN, I THANK YOU, ALSO, FOR THE TIME THAT YOU HAVE...
14:44:50
THE CHAIR, -
IS RIGHT, THE COMMITTEE IS NOT IN ORDER. THE COMMITTEE WILL COME TO ORDER. THE GENTLELADY MAY CONTINUE. MRS. BLACKBURN: MR. SPEAKER
14:44:59
Blackburn, Marsha - U.S. Representative, [R] Tennessee
TO GIVE $363 MILLION IN TAXPAYER FUNDS, TAXPAYER FUNDS, TO AN ORGANIZATION THAT HAS NOT CONDUCTED ITSELF IN A MANNER THAT SUGGESTS THEY DESERVE THOSE...
14:46:16
THE CHAIR, -
YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RISE? THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. GARAMENDI:
14:46:25
MR. GARAMENDI, -
I HAD NOT INTENDED TO GET INTO THIS PARTICULAR DEBATE -- >> THIS WOULD END THE DEBATE
14:46:34
Unidentified Speaker, -
AND I WOULD HOPE THAT THAT AGREEMENT COULD BE AGREED TO. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
14:46:45
THE CHAIR, -
FROM CALIFORNIA YIELDS BACK. WHO SEEKS RECOGNITION? THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM INDIANA. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE....
14:47:22
MR. PENCE, -
THE YEAS AND NAYS. THE CHAIR: DOES THE
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THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN ASK FOR A RECORDED VOTE? MR. PENCE: REQUEST
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MR. PENCE, -
A RECORDED VOTE. THE CHAIR:
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Rogers, Harold "Hal" - U.S. Representative, [R] Kentucky
PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 6, RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM INDIANA WILL BE POSTPONED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE...
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THE COMMITTEE DO NOW RISE. THE CHAIR: THE
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QUESTION IS ON THE MOTION TO RISE. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR THE AYES HAVE IT. THE COMMITTEE WILL NOW...
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THE CHAIR, -
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE HAVING HAD UNDER CONSIDERATION H.R. 1 DIRECTS ME TO REPORT THAT IT HAS COME TO NO RESOLUTION THEREON. THE SPEAKER PRO
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TEMPORE: THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION REPORTS THAT THE COMMITTEE HAS COME -- HAS HAD UNDER CONSIDERATION...
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ROGERS: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO PROCEED FOR ONE MINUTE OUT OF ORDER. THE SPEAKER
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR. ROGERS: MR.
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Rogers, Harold "Hal" - U.S. Representative, [R] Kentucky
SPEAKER, WE HAVE HAD A VERY ELEVATED WEEK OF DEBATE ABOUT THE ENTIRE GOVERNMENT. THIS IS ONE OF THOSE VERY RARE OCCASIONS WHERE THE CONGRESS FOR ...
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Dicks, Norman "Norm" - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
RESERVING THE RIGHT TO OBJECT. AND MR. FRANK -- I JUST WANT WANT TO JOIN THE CHAIRMAN IN CONGRATULATING THE STAFF. THIS IS THE HARDEST WORKING STAFF...
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TEMPORE: IS THERE OBJECTION? THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. FRANK: MR. SPEAKER, I AM
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Frank, Barney - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
A DISSENTER IN THIS ORGY OF SELF CONGRATULATIONS AND IF I CAN'T EXPLAIN, I HAVE TO OBJECT. I EITHER EXPLAIN OR OBJECT. I OBJECT NOT TO THE U.C. AT...
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Unidentified Speaker, -
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MR. ROGERS, -
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
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MR. ROGERS, -
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
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MR. GOHMERT, -
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
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Gohmert, Louis "Louie" B. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
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MR. ROGERS, -
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
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Rogers, Harold "Hal" - U.S. Representative, [R] Kentucky
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Rogers, Harold "Hal" - U.S. Representative, [R] Kentucky
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THE CHAIR, -
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THE CLERK, -
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THE CHAIR, -
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MR. YOUNG, -
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THE CHAIR, -
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MR. YOUNG, -
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THE CHAIR, -
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THE CLERK, -
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Carter, John - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
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MR. YOUNG, -
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Young, Donald "Don" - U.S. Representative, [R] Alaska
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THE CHAIR, -
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Young, Donald "Don" - U.S. Representative, [R] Alaska
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THE CHAIR, -
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Unidentified Speaker, -
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THE CHAIR, -
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Moran, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Virginia
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MR. YOUNG, -
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THE CHAIR, -
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Young, Donald "Don" - U.S. Representative, [R] Alaska
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THE CHAIR, -
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Simpson, Michael "Mike" - U.S. Representative, [R] Idaho
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THE CHAIR, -
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Moran, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Virginia
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Frelinghuysen, Rodney - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
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MR. MORAN, -
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Moran, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Virginia
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MR. NADLER, -
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THE CHAIR, -
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MR. NADLER, -
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THE CHAIR, -
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THE CLERK, -
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Carter, John - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
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MR. NADLER, -
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Nadler, Jerrold - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
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THE CHAIR, -
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Unidentified Speaker, -
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Wolf, Frank R. - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
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THE CHAIR, -
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MR. NADLER, -
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THE CHAIR, -
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MR. NADLER, -
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Fattah, Chaka - U.S. Representative, [D] Pennsylvania
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THE CHAIR, -
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MR. WOLF, -
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Polis, Jared - U.S. Representative, [D] Colorado
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MR. NADLER, -
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Holt, Rush - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
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Unidentified Speaker, -
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THE CHAIR, -
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THE CLERK, -
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Carter, John - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
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Fortenberry, Jeffrey "Jeff" Lane - U.S. Representative, [R] Nebraska
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MR. DICKS, -
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MR. FORTENBERRY, -
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Unidentified Speaker, -
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MR. FORTENBERRY, -
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THE CHAIR, -
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Unidentified Speaker, -
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THE CHAIR, -
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THE CLERK, -
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Carter, John - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
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Hastings, Alcee L. - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
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Wasserman Schultz, Debbie - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
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THE CHAIR, -
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MR. HASTINGS, -
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THE CHAIR, -
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MS. DELAURO, -
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THE CHAIR, -
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DeLauro, Rosa - U.S. Representative, [D] Connecticut
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Unidentified Speaker, -
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MR. HASTINGS, -
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THE CHAIR, -
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Unidentified Speaker, -
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THE CHAIR, -
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THE CLERK, -
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THE CHAIR, -
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Unidentified Speaker, -
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Carter, John - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
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Fortenberry, Jeffrey "Jeff" Lane - U.S. Representative, [R] Nebraska
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THE CHAIR, -
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Unidentified Speaker, -
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THE CHAIR, -
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THE CLERK, -
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Carter, John - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
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Poe, Ted - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
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Poe, Ted - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
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THE CHAIR, -
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MR. MORAN, -
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THE CHAIR, -
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Moran, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Virginia
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THE CHAIR, -
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Poe, Ted - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
15:50:40
Carter, John - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
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THE CHAIR, -
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THE CHAIR, -
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Moran, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Virginia
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MR. INSLEE, -
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Inslee, Jay - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
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MR. MORAN, -
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Inslee, Jay - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
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MR. MORAN, -
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THE CHAIR, -
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MR. POE, -
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Barton, Joe - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
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THE CHAIR, -
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Unidentified Speaker, -
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MR. BARTON, -
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Unidentified Speaker, -
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THE CHAIR, -
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Moran, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Virginia
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MR. MORAN, -
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THE CHAIR, -
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Moran, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Virginia
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THE CHAIR, -
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MR. MORAN, -
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THE CHAIR, -
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Poe, Ted - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
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Polis, Jared - U.S. Representative, [D] Colorado
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MR. POE, -
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Holt, Rush - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
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Unidentified Speaker, -
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THE CHAIR, -
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
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THE CHAIR, -
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
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THE CLERK, -
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
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THE CLERK, -
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
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