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THE CHAPLAIN, -
AND HONOR. YOU ARE FAITHFUL AND YOU HEAR US WHEN WE CALL. WE COME TO YOU THIS DAY TO SAY THANK YOU. YOU HAVE GIVEN TO US A FREE AND PROSPEROUS NATION...
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THE SPEAKER, -
JOURNAL STANDS APPROVED. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TODAY WILL BE LED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM ILLINOIS, MR. SCHILLING. MR. SCHILLING: I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE...
00:01:33
Schilling, Bobby - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
JUSTICE FOR ALL. THE SPEAKER: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE, MR. FLEESH-, WILL BE RECOGNIZED
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THE SPEAKER, -
FOR ONE -- FLEISCHMANN, WILL BE RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. FLEISCHMANN: IT IS MY PLEASURE TO WELCOME CHRIS HOLTZMEYER TO JOIN ME HERE TO GIVE THE
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Fleischmann, Chuck "Charles" J. - U.S. Representative, [R] Tennessee
OPENING PRAYER. THE PASTOR RECENTLY SERVED AS AN SOCIETY PASTOR AT SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH IN CLINTON, TENNESSEE, A TOWN IN MY DISTRICT. WITH THE DESIRE...
00:03:31
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARKANSAS RISE? >> TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE....
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Unidentified Speaker, -
CHALLENGES FAMILY FARMERS ARE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FACING. EVEN THOUGH THE CONGRESS
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Crawford, Rick - U.S. Representative, [R] Arkansas
DID PASS A DROUGHT RELIEF PACKAGE, WE MUST PASS A FARM BILL. THE SUCCESS STORY OF ARKANSAS AND AMERICAN AGRICULTURE CAN CONTINUE IF CONGRESS ACTS TO...
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Crawford, Rick - U.S. Representative, [R] Arkansas
IT'S IMPORTANT TO ALL OF RURAL AMERICA. AT A TIME WHEN AMERICAN AMERICANS HAVE LOST FAITH IN THE ABILITY OF CONGRESS TO ACCOMPLISH GREAT THINGS, A COMPREHENSIVE...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. >> THANK YOU,
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MR. SPEAKER. IMAGINE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IF OUR FARMERS DID OUR JOB THE WAY CONGRESS HAS BEEN DOING ITS JOB. I KNOW WHAT YOU'RE
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Unidentified Speaker, -
THINKING. WE'D ALL STARVE. MS. HOCHUL: YOU HEARD MY COLLEAGUE FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE AISLE, WE'VE BEEN
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Hochul, Kathleen "Kathy" - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
ASKING SINCE EARLIER THIS SUMMER, GIVE THE FARMERS THE CERTAINTY THEY NEED TO DO THEIR JOB, TO PROTECT OUR FOOD SECURITY WHICH IS LINKED TO OUR NATIONAL...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MY REMARKS. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. >> MR. SPEAKER, ON SEPTEMBER
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Unidentified Speaker, -
1 OF 2012, A TRAGEDY OCCURRED AT THE QUAD
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
CITY AIR SHOW WHEN A 30-YEAR-OLD L-31
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Schilling, Bobby - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
FIGHTER JET FELL FROM THE SKY, CLAIMING THE LIFE OF A VETERAN PILOT. GLEN SMITH, OR SKID, OF FRISCO, TEXAS, NEVER SHIED AWAY FROM AN ADVENTURE. MR....
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MR. SCHILLING, -
A SELF-PROCLAIMED STRUGGLING GOLFER. HE TOOK ONE OF THE GREATEST RISKS AND STARTED WHAT WOULD EVENTUALLY BECOME A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS. IN 2006, SKID'S...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FOR ONE MINUTE. MS. JACKSON LEE: MR. SPEAKER, I JOIN IN ASKING FOR CALM, ALONG WITH SECRETARY CLINTON IN
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Jackson Lee, Sheila - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
THIS VIOLENT AND TUMULTUOUS WORLD AND PARTICULARLY THE ACTIONS THAT ARE GOING ON IN YEMEN, CAIRO AND CERTAINLY LIBYA. I OFFER MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY...
00:08:29
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MS. JENKINS: TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEWOMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MS. JENKINS: MOODY'S THREATENED...
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MS. JENKINS, -
WE FAIL TO DEAL WITH THE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
LONG-TERM DEBT PROBLEM. THIS IS NOT NEWS. WE WERE DOWNGRADED
00:08:42
Jenkins, Lynn - U.S. Representative, [R] Kansas
LAST YEAR, BUT INSTEAD OF ACTING TO FIX THE PROBLEM, THIS ADMINISTRATION RACKED UP $1 TRILLION DEFICIT FOR THE FOURTH YEAR IN A ROW. AND NOW WE FACE...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE AND TO REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR.
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MR. SABLAN, -
SABLAN: MR. SPEAKER, I ASK YOU TO JOIN
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ME IN CELEBRATING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF MOUNT KARMA SCHOOL
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Sablan, Gregorio "Kilili" - Congressional Delegate, [D] Northern Mariana Islands
AND THE PROUD RECORD SERVING STUDENTS IN THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS FROM THEIR ELEMENTARY THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL YEARS. SINCE OPENING THE DOORS THE SCHOOL...
00:11:04
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MY REMARKS. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. >> MR. SPEAKER, I RISE TODAY IN SUPPORT OF THE NO MORE
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Unidentified Speaker, -
SOLYNDRAS ACT. IT IS SO THEY ARE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
NOT LEFT ON THE HOOK FOR ANY FUTURE
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Unidentified Speaker, -
PRESIDENT'S RISKY BETS. MS. HANABUSA: THIS PHASE -- MR. BOUSTANY: IT SEEKS TO STOP FUTURE DEBACLES LIKE THE RECENT $535 MILLION LOAN
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MS. HANABUSA, -
GUARANTEE FOR THE CALIFORNIA
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Boustany, Charles W. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
SOLAR PANEL MANUFACTURE CALLED SOLYNDRA. THIS ADMINISTRATION REFUSES TO PROMOTE LEGIT MATE SAFE DOMESTIC ENERGY RESOURCES BY ISSUING MORATORIUMS IN THE...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. CICILLINE: MR. SPEAKER, I RISE TODAY TO SPEAK ABOUT THE
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MR. CICILLINE, -
THAT THIS INSTITUTION HAS TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE TO FINISH THE WORK THEY SENT US HERE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TO DO. PARTISAN
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Cicilline, David N. - U.S. Representative, [D] Rhode Island
GRIDLOCK MAKE 2012 ONE OF THE CONGRESS' LEAST PRODUCTIVE YEARS IN DECADES. THAT'S WHY THIS INSTITUTION HAS SEEMS SOME OF THE LOWEST PUBLIC APPROVAL...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. LUNGREN: MR. SPEAKER, IT IS WITH A HEAVY HEART THAT ALL AMERICANS
00:13:27
Unidentified Speaker, -
REFLECT UPON THE TRAGIC LOSS OF LIFE OF THE AMERICAN CONSULATE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IN BENGHAZI. WHEN ONE OF
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Lungren, Daniel "Dan" E. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
OUR OWN PAYS THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE IN SERVICE OF OUR NATION, WE'RE ALL TOUCHED BY THE LOSS. ALL FOUR OF THESE BRAVE AMERICANS WILL FOREVER BE REMEMBERED...
00:14:28
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
EXTEND MY REMARKS. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. COURTNEY: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. MR. SPEAKER, IN A FEW SHORT
00:14:33
Unidentified Speaker, -
HOURS A GIANT IN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, COACH JIM CALHOUN,
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IS GOING TO ANNOUNCE HIS
00:14:38
Courtney, Joseph "Joe" D. - U.S. Representative, [D] Connecticut
RETIREMENT AFTER LEADING THE BASKETBALL PROGRAM. WHEN HE ARRIVED 26 YEARS AGO IT WAS A GREAT PROGRAM. HE SECURED THREE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS, HE WAS...
00:15:36
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RISE? MS. FUDGE: MR. SPEAKER, I RISE TODAY ON BEHALF OF AMERICANS, 12 1/2 MILLION OBESE YOUTH. I STAND ON
00:15:47
Fudge, Marcia - U.S. Representative, [D] Ohio
BEHALF OF AMERICA'S 3.7 MILLION LOW INCOME CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 2 AND 4 WHO ARE EITHER OVERWEIGHT OR OBESE. MILLIONS OF OUR CHILDREN DEPEND ON...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TO REVISE AND EXTEND. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. GREEN: THANK
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Unidentified Speaker, -
YOU. MR. SPEAKER, I REFUSE TO
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PARTICIPATE IN WHAT I
00:16:52
Green, Al - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
CALL MEDICARE CLASS WARFARE. I REFUSE TO PIT THOSE WHO ARE 55 AND ABOVE AGAINST THOSE WHO ARE UNDER 55. MR. SPEAKER, I BELIEVE THAT THOSE OF US WHO ARE...
00:17:49
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE, REVISE AND EXTEND. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE
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MR. WELCH, -
MINUTE. MR. WELCH: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER.
00:17:58
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TODAY I RISE TO BRING ATTENTION TO THE TOWN OF WATERBERRY, VERMONT.
00:18:04
Welch, Peter - U.S. Representative, [D] Vermont
AN ARTICLE IN THE BOSTON GLOBE IDENTIFYING THAT AS THE BEST BEER TOWN IN NEW ENGLAND. IN THIS SMALL TOWN, BEER PILGRIMS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY FLOCK...
00:19:11
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS
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MR. WELCH, -
BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA RISE? THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. >> THANK YOU,...
00:19:19
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MANY OF MY DEMOCRAT COLLEAGUES TODAY HAVE CRITICIZED REPUBLICANS IN CONGRESS AS
00:19:25
Miller, Brad - U.S. Representative, [D] North Carolina
DO-NOTHINGS BUT MY VIEW IS A LITTLE DIFFERENT. IT IS CERTAINLY TRUE THAT THE NATION HAS REAL NEEDS. ECONOMISTS TELL US THAT LEGISLATION HELD HOSTAGE...
00:20:33
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN
00:20:36
Unidentified Speaker, -
FROM GEORGIA
00:20:39
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RISE? MR. JOHNSON: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I'M READY TO CUT TAXES FOR AMERICANS, AVERAGE AMERICANS, THE MIDDLE CLASS. AND
00:20:51
Johnson, Henry "Hank" C. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [D] Georgia
REBUILD OUR INFRASTRUCTURE. UNFORTUNATELY AFTER WASTING THE LAST TWO YEARS AND AFTER SPENDING THE ENTIRE MONTH OF AUGUST AT HOME WITHOUT MAKING...
00:22:00
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS RISE? >> MR. SPEAKER, BY DIRECTION OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES I CALL UP HOUSE RESOLUTION 779...
00:22:12
Sessions, Peter "Pete" - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
TEMPORE: THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE RESOLUTION. THE CLERK: COLORADO HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 161, HOUSE RESOLUTION 779, RESOLVED
00:22:19
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THAT AT ANY TIME AFTER THE
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THE CLERK, -
ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION THE SPEAKER MAY, PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 2-B OF RULE 18 DECLARE THE HOW IT'S RESOLVED INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON...
00:25:20
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TO THE GENTLEMAN, MY FRIEND
00:25:23
Sessions, Peter "Pete" - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
FROM MASSACHUSETTS, MR. MCGOVERN, PENDING WHICH I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. SESSIONS:...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
CONSENT THAT ALL MEMBERS HAVE FIVE LEGISLATIVE
00:25:37
MR. SESSIONS, -
DAYS TO REVISE AND EXTEND THEIR REMARKS. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO ORDERED. MR. SESSIONS: MR. SPEAKER, HOUSE RESOLUTION 779 PROVIDES...
00:25:48
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 61 --
00:25:50
Sessions, Peter "Pete" - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
6213. THIS RULE PROVIDES FOR THE DISCUSSION AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS OF THE MINORITY AND THE MAJORITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS DEBATE. I RISE TODAY...
00:30:24
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FOR YIELDING ME THE CUSTOMARY 30 MINUTES, AND I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS,
00:30:28
McGovern, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
AND I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO ORDERED. THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. MCGOVERN: MR....
00:30:38
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
HAVE BROUGHT UP YET ANOTHER CLOSED PROCESS IN
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McGovern, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
WHAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A MORE OPEN AND DEMOCRATIC HOUSE. AFTER TWO YEARS OF BROKEN PROMISES, WE SHOULD NT BE SURPRISED BY THIS -- SHOULDN'T BE...
00:39:00
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO LOSE
00:39:03
Sessions, Peter "Pete" - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
HALF A BILLION DOLLARS OF WHAT -- THAT A GOVERNMENT MADE A DECISION ON. BUT WHAT THEY REALLY DON'T LIKE IS WHEN WE BRING THAT UP. WHEN WE SAY PART...
00:42:03
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE THINGS THAT SPEAKER BOEHNER PROMISED WAS A MORE OPEN HOUSE AND THIS WOULD BE
00:42:08
McGovern, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
A PLACE WHERE WE COULD DELIBERATE AND VARIOUS POINTS OF VIEW COULD BE HEARD. I YIELD NOW TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS, THE RANKING MEMBER OF THE ENERGY...
00:42:35
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WHICH WAS THE ENERGY
00:42:37
Green, Gene - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
AND POLICY ACT OF 2005 PASSED BY A REPUBLICAN CONGRESS AND SIGNED BY A REPUBLICAN PRESIDENT. THE LAW DOES NEED TO HAVE MINOR REFORMS, BUT THIS BILL GOES...
00:44:49
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SESSIONS: MR. SPEAKER, I WOULD LIKE TO GO TO THE REPORT AND LET'S SEE WHAT THE REPORT OUT OF THE ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE SAID. IT SAID, AND I'M...
00:44:56
Sessions, Peter "Pete" - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
WOULD BE OFF PAGE 5, HOWEVER, THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION DID NOT APPROVE ANY LOAN GUARANTEES UNDER THE PROGRAM. THIS WAS DUE PARTIALLY TO THE FACT THAT...
00:46:13
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
BLOOMBERG BUSINESS WEEK REPORTED AND I QUOTE, AGAIN, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF ANY
00:46:17
MR. MCGOVERN, -
WRONG DOING. "THE WASHINGTON POST" REPORTED AND I QUOTE, THE RECORDS DO NOT ESTABLISH THAT ANYONE PRESSURED THE ENERGY DEPARTMENT TO APPROVE THE SOLYNDRA...
00:47:19
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WAS STARTED FOR THE NUCLEAR INDUSTRY.
00:47:23
Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
2005. WHY? BECAUSE THERE HADN'T BEEN A NEW NUCLEAR POWER PLANT BUILT IN 30 YEARS OUT IN THE FREE MARKET SO THEY NEEDED THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO COME...
00:51:34
MR. MCGOVERN, -
NO RHYME OR REASON TO IT UNTIL
00:51:36
Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
YOU START TO THINK ABOUT WHAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN THEIR AGENDA. WHAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE FOSSIL FUEL INDUSTRY AGENDA. I WOULD ABOLISH THE ENTIRE PROGRAM....
00:52:45
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
AMERICAN TAXPAYERS. THANK YOU. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS
00:52:50
MR. MARKEY, -
RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS. MR. SESSIONS: THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MR. SPEAKER. YOU KNOW, MR. SPEAKER, WE'RE
00:52:56
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
NOW INTO -- WELL INTO THE
00:53:00
Sessions, Peter "Pete" - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
POLITICAL EXTREMISM THAT WE SEE MANY TIMES AS -- THAT EXHIBITS ITSELF. NOT JUST HERE ON THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BUT...
00:57:02
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OR CRY. LET ME GIVE YOU --
00:57:04
McGovern, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
I GO BACK TO WHAT WE WERE TALKING ABOUT EARLIER WITH MR. MARKEY. MR. MARKEY HAD AN AMENDMENT. LET ME READ IT. IT WOULD PREVENT GUARANTEES FROM BEING...
00:58:09
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE NO MORE SOLYNDRAS BUT MORE
00:58:14
Kucinich, Dennis - U.S. Representative, [D] Ohio
MONEY FOR NUCLEAR ELEPHANTS LOAN PROGRAM. WHITE ELEPHANTS LOAN PROGRAM. MY FRIENDS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE AISLE LIKE TO TALK ABOUT THE FREE ENTERPRISE...
01:01:23
MR. MCGOVERN, -
PAR FOR THE COURSE WITH THIS
01:01:25
Kucinich, Dennis - U.S. Representative, [D] Ohio
HIGHLY SECRETIVE PROGRAM. WE KNOW IT'S A LOT. OUR RESEARCH POINTS TO NEARLY 100 PROJECTS WHO CLAIM TO HAVE APPLIED. THIS WAS REALLY ABOUT BEING FISCALLY...
01:02:30
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OBVIOUS THAT WHAT REPUBLICANS ARE TRYING TO DO IS TO KEEP AMERICAN
01:02:34
Sessions, Peter "Pete" - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
JOBS. WE ARE TRYING TO UTILIZE THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM, THE NATURAL RESOURCES THAT WE HAVE IN AMERICA, CLEAN, NATURAL GAS. THE ABUNDANCE OF OTHER...
01:03:29
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THAT PRODUCED SOLYNDRA AND SO MANY
01:03:31
McClintock, Tom - U.S. Representative, [R] California
OTHER ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SCAMS THAT -- ALTERNATE ENERGY SCAMS THAT COST AMERICANS HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS WHILE THE POLITICALLY CONNECTED PERPETRATORS...
01:04:35
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
GENTLEMAN WHO JUST SPOKE FOR POINTING OUT HOW BAD THIS RULE IS. HE'S ON
01:04:40
McGovern, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE AISLE AND EVEN THOUGH I DISAGREE WITH THE AMENDMENT HE HAD, HE OUGHT TO HAVE BEEN ABLE TO OFFER IT ON THE FLOOR. I HOPE THAT HE...
01:05:10
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TO THE THINKING BEHIND THIS.
01:05:12
Fattah, Chaka - U.S. Representative, [D] Pennsylvania
THIS IS LIKE BACK TO THE FUTURE OR THE FLAT EARTH SOCIETY OR SOMETHING. I DON'T KNOW HOW WE WOULD HAVE A SPACE PROGRAM IF ONE FAILURE STOPPED THE...
01:08:22
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKERS AND RESERVE MY TIME. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES. THE
01:08:26
MR. SESSIONS, -
GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS. MR. MCGOVERN: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. MR. SPEAKER, WE OUGHT TO HAVE A
01:08:32
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
DEBATE IN THIS CHAMBER ON
01:08:34
McGovern, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
ENERGY, ON OUR ENERGY POLICY. WHETHER OR NOT WE SHOULD INVEST IN INNOVATION, WHETHER OR NOT WE SHOULD INVEST IN RENEWABLE GREEN, CLEAN ENERGY. I BELIEVE...
01:11:52
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
QUESTION, IT'S IN THE DEBATE
01:11:55
Sessions, Peter "Pete" - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
ABOUT SOLYNDRA, TAXPAYERS KNOW, THE COMMITTEE DID THEIR WORK, HELD A RULES COMMITTEE HEARING, HALF A BILLION DOLLARS WAS LOST BY SOLYNDRA. WE ARE NOT...
01:13:32
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
HAVE IT. THE RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED. WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER IS LAID UPON THE TABLE. MR. MCGOTSCHE: I ASK FOR THE YEAS AND NAYS. --...
01:13:45
MR. MCGOTSCHE, -
AND NAYS WILL RISE. A SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING ARISEN, THE YEAS AND NAYS ARE ORDERED. PURSUANT
01:13:48
MR. MCGOVERN, -
TO CLAUSE 8 OF RULE 20, FURTHER
01:13:49
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PROCEEDINGS ON THIS QUESTION WILL BE POSTPONED. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA SEEK RECOGNITION? MR. WOODALL:...
01:14:04
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RESOLUTION 778 AND ASK FOR ITS IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE RESOLUTION. THE CLERK:
01:14:09
Sessions, Peter "Pete" - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 160, HOUSE RESOLUTION 778, RESOLVED THAT UPON THE
01:14:14
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION IT SHALL BE
01:14:16
THE CLERK, -
IN ORDER TO CONSIDER IN THE HOUSE THE JOINT RESOLUTION, HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 117, MAKING CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013, AND FOR ...
01:15:56
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
LIKE TO YIELD 30 MINUTES TO MR. HASTINGS PENDSING WHICH I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY
01:16:00
MR. WOMACK, -
CONSUME. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. WOMACK: MR. SPEAKER, ALL TIME YIELDED -- MR. WOODALL: MR. SPEAKER, ALL TIME YIELDED...
01:16:08
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
DEBATE ONLY. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION,
01:16:10
MR. WOMACK, -
SO ORDERED. MR.
01:16:12
MR. WOODALL, -
WOODALL: MR. SPEAKER, HOUSE RESOLUTION 778 IS A CLOSED RULE FOR CONSIDERATION OF TWO
01:16:16
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
BILLS, H.R. 6365, WHICH IS
01:16:19
Woodall, Rob - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
THE NATIONAL SECURITY AND JOB PROTECTION ACT, AND H.J.RES. 117, WHICH IS THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION ACT FOR F.Y. 2013. I'M A FRESHMAN ON...
01:25:48
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. HASTINGS: THANK YOU VERY MUCH AGAIN,
01:25:51
MR. HASTINGS, -
MR. SPEAKER, AND I THANK MY GOOD FRIEND FROM MY NEIGHBORING
01:25:55
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
STATE OF GEORGIA
01:25:57
Hastings, Alcee L. - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
WHO I CONSIDER TO BE ONE OF THE MOST CONSCIENTIOUS, HARDWORKING INDIVIDUALS IN THE CONGRESS. AND I APPRECIATE THE FACT THAT HE'S 18 MONTH -- HIS 18...
01:38:42
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FROM PENNSYLVANIA TO SAY TO MY FRIEND FROM FLORIDA, I
01:38:45
Woodall, Rob - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
DON'T THINK YOU HEARD THE WORD DEMOCRAT COME OUT OF MY MOUTH DURING MY PRESENTATION. EXCEPT TO TALK ABOUT THOSE THINGS ON WHICH WE HAVE COOPERATED TOGETHER....
01:42:38
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION. THIS WEEK'S VIOLENT
01:42:41
Marino, Thomas "Tom" A. - U.S. Representative, [R] Pennsylvania
AM BUSH AT THE UNITED STATES EMBASSY IN CAIRO AND THE BRULAL ATTACK OF THE U.S. DIPLOMATS IN BENGHAZI SERVE THAT COUNTRIES IN THE MIDDLE EAST HAVE...
01:43:04
Marino, Thomas "Tom" A. - U.S. Representative, [R] Pennsylvania
CONDITIONS. WE SHOULD IMMEDIATELY SUSPEND ALL FUNDING FOR THOSE COUNTRIES THAT REFUSE TO MEET STRICT CONDITIONS AND BE ABLE TO TAKE ADEQUATE MEASURES...
01:44:23
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
GOOD FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE, MR. MCGOVERN, THREE MINUTES
01:44:28
Hastings, Alcee L. - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
FROM MASSACHUSETTS, I WOULD JUST URGE MY COLLEAGUE FROM PENNSYLVANIA TO KNOW THAT ALL OF US ARE MINDFUL AND RIGHTLY SHOULD BE CONCERNED ABOUT WHAT...
01:45:34
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
LEGISLATION. MR. SPEAKER,
01:45:36
McGovern, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
IF I COULD CREATE A RULE THAT WOULD BEST SUM UP THE REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP OF THIS HOUSE OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS, THIS WOULD BE IT. BECAUSE THIS RULE REPRESENTS...
01:48:24
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
COLLEAGUE FROM MASSACHUSETTS HOW WE ENDED UP HERE. AND AGAIN WE ENDED UP IN WAY THAT I THINK WE CAN ALL BE PROUD OF.
01:48:29
Woodall, Rob - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
TAKE OURSELVES BACK TO APRIL OF THIS YEAR. THIS IS THE 2013 FUNDING BILL WE'RE TALKING ABOUT. WE SIT HERE IN SEPTEMBER OF 2011, WE'RE TALKING -- OR...
01:55:20
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FROM
01:55:22
Hastings, Alcee L. - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
GEORGIA SPEAKS OUT OF BOTH SIDES OF HIS MOUTH. ON THE ONE HAND YOU'RE SAYING THAT WE BEGAN THIS PROCESS OPEN AND THIS DEMOCRACY FLOURISHED AND YOU...
01:57:10
MR. WOODALL, -
OF HIS REQUEST. GO AHEAD. MR. WOODALL:
01:57:12
MR. HASTINGS, -
AME GRATEFUL TO MY FRIEND FOR -- >> I'M GRATEFUL TO MY FRIEND FOR -- MR. WOODALL: I'M GRATEFUL TO MY FRIEND FOR YIELDING.
01:57:19
MR. WOODALL, -
I THINK I WOULD WE WOULD BE HERE UNTIL 5:00 A.M. AGAIN, BUT OUR
01:57:22
Unidentified Speaker, -
EXPERIENCE, AS WAS OUR EXPERIENCE ON H.R. 1, TIME
01:57:24
Woodall, Rob - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
AND TIME AGAIN WE DO THE PEOPLE'S WORK HERE AND THE SENATE SAYS, NO, I HAVE HAD NO INDICATION FROM THE SENATE THAT THEY WILL ACCEPT ANYTHING IN THAT...
01:57:41
Hastings, Alcee L. - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
IN GEORGIA AND FARM INTERESTS IN FLORIDA. AND THE SENATE DID PASS A FARM BILL. CAN MY COLLEAGUE TELL ME WHY WE DON'T HAVE THE FARM BILL ON THE FLOOR...
01:58:06
Woodall, Rob - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
IS A SAD TWO-YEAR BILL THAT PROVIDES ABSOLUTELY NO CERTAINTY TO ANY OF THE FARMERS IN MY DISTRICT. IT SPENDS MORE AND PROVIDES LESS CERTAINTY AND...
01:58:30
Hastings, Alcee L. - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE, YOURS AND MY COLLEAGUE, MR. LUCAS, IS SEEKING TO OFFER. BUT I DON'T WANT TO GET US CAUGHT IN THE WEEDS. LET ME GO AHEAD AND YIELD...
01:58:53
MR. KUCINICH, -
FOR THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA. MR. KUCINICH: THANK YOU VERY MUCH. I THANK MR. HASTINGS
01:58:59
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO RISE IN OPPOSITION
01:59:03
Kucinich, Dennis - U.S. Representative, [D] Ohio
TO THE RULE FOR THE C.R. THE CONTINUING RESOLUTION CONTAINS 99.-- $99.9 BILLION IN THE OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATION FUNDS, TO CONTINUE THE WAR IN...
02:02:35
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
I HAVE NO FURTHER SPEAKSERS AND I'M PREPARED TO CLOSE.
02:02:39
MR. WOODALL, -
I ALSO WOULD LIKE TO OFFER AN
02:02:42
Hastings, Alcee L. - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
APOLOGY TO MY COLLEAGUE. I COMMITTED A PARLIAMENTRY FAUX PAS WHEN I SAID YOU SPEAK OUT OF BOTH SIDES OF YOUR MOUTH AND IN THE HEAT OF THE MOMENT I GUESS...
02:06:17
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MY COLLEAGUE FOR HIS WORDS. I NEVER -- A LOT
02:06:20
Woodall, Rob - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
OF FOLKS, MR. SPEAKER, HAVE THE BURDEN OF WORKING WITH FOLKS WHOSE MOTIVES THEY QUESTION. I HAVE THE GREAT BENEFIT OF WORKING ON THE RULES COMMITTEE...
02:12:21
Hastings, Alcee L. - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
WOULD HAVE THAT DEBATE SIX MONTHS FROM NOW ON THAT OPEN RULE? MR. WOODALL: I SAY TO MY FRIEND, I'M HAPPY TO YIELD, RECLAIMING MY TIME, I HAVE HAD NO...
02:12:34
Woodall, Rob - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
MOMENT. THOUGH I WILL SAY TO THE GENTLEMAN, THE GENTLEMAN KNOWS QUITE WELL IT IS FRUSTRATING THAT WE CAN'T DO THE BUSINESS TODAY. WE TRIED. AS THE...
02:13:49
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
NO. THE AYES HAVE IT. MR. HASTINGS: I ASK FOR THE YEAS AND NAYS. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE YEAS AND NAYS ARE REQUESTED. THOSE FAVORING A VOTE BY...
02:14:00
MR. HASTINGS, -
RISE. A SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING ARISEN, THE YEAS AND NAYS ARE ORDERED. MEMBERS
02:14:03
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WILL RECORD THEIR VOTES BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE. PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 8 AND CLAUSE 9 OF RULE 20, THIS 15-MINUTE VOTE ON ORDERING PREAST QUESTION ON HOUSE...
02:39:34
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE RESOLUTION. SO MANY AS ARE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. THE AYES HAVE IT. THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA. MR. HASTINGS: MR. SPEAKER, I ASK FOR...
02:39:50
MR. HASTINGS, -
VOTE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: A RECORDED VOTE HAS BEEN REQUESTED. THOSE FAVORING A RECORDED VOTE WILL RISE. A SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING ARISEN, A RECORDED...
02:40:03
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
VOTES BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE. THIS IS A FIVE-MINUTE VOTE. [CAPTIONING MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE, INC., IN COOPERATION WITH...
02:46:45
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TABLE. THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS IS THE VOTE ON ADOPTION OF HOUSE RESOLUTION 779 ON WHICH THE YEAS AND NAYS ARE ORDERED. THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE TITLE...
02:47:02
THE CLERK, -
THE BILL H.R. 6213, TO LIMIT FURTHER TAXPAYER EXPOSURE FOR THE LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM ESTABLISHED UNDER TITLE 17 OF THE NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY ACT OF...
02:47:26
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
CAPTIONING INSTITUTE, INC., IN COOPERATION WITH THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. ANY USE OF THE CLOSED-CAPTIONED COVERAGE OF THE HOUSE PROCEEDINGS...
02:53:33
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
182. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: ON THIS VOTE THE YEAS ARE 232 AND THE NAYS ARE 182. THE RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED. WITHOUT OBJECTION THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER...
02:54:58
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TABLE. THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS IS THE VOTE ON THE MOTION OF THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS, MR. SMITH, TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 1775, AS AMENDED,...
02:55:18
THE CLERK, -
TO ESTABLISH A CRIMINAL OFFENSE RELATING TO FRAUDULENT CLAIMS ABOUT MILITARY SERVICE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE QUESTION IS WILL THE HOUSE SUSPEND...
02:55:31
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
VOTE. [CAPTIONING MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE, INC., IN COOPERATION WITH THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. ANY...
03:02:21
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OBJECTION THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER IS LAID ON THE TABLE. WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE TITLE IS AMENDED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM ILLINOIS SEEK...
03:02:41
Unidentified Speaker, -
03:02:47
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OBJECTION. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE HOUSE WILL BE IN
03:03:13
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ORDER. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM KENTUCKY RISE? MR. ROGERS: MR. SPEAKER, I CALL UP H.J.RES. 117, MAKING CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS...
03:03:29
MR. ROGERS, -
PURPOSES. AND ASK FOR ITS IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE TITLE OF THE JOINT RESOLUTION. THE CLERK: HOUSE...
03:03:39
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013
03:03:42
THE CLERK, -
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 778, THE JOINT RESOLUTION SHALL BE CONSIDERED AS READ. THE GENTLEMAN FROM...
03:03:52
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ROGERS, AND THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON, MR. DICKS, EACH WILL CONTROL 30 MINUTES. THE CHAIR REQUESTS THAT MEMBERS CARRYING ON CONVERSATIONS REMOVE THOSE...
03:04:34
Rogers, Harold "Hal" - U.S. Representative, [R] Kentucky
MATERIAL ON H.J.RES. 117. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO ORDERED. MR. ROGERS: AND, MR. SPEAKER, I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY...
03:04:44
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. ROGERS: THIS
03:04:46
MR. ROGERS, -
SIX-MONTH CONTINUING RESOLUTION, MR. SPEAKER, WILL KEEP THE GOVERNMENT'S
03:04:50
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
DOORS OPEN AND ITS WHEELS TURNING
03:04:53
Rogers, Harold "Hal" - U.S. Representative, [R] Kentucky
UNTIL MARCH 27, 2013. IT'S A NECESSARY BILL THAT ENSURES THAT THE CONGRESS IS DOING ITS JOB. EVEN IF THIS IS NOT OUR PREFERRED WAY OF GOING ABOUT DOING...
03:09:35
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
CONSUME. WHILE I WOULD
03:09:40
Dicks, Norman "Norm" - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
PREFER TO BE DOING OUR REGULAR APPROPRIATION BILLS, I SUPPORT THIS CONTINUING RESOLUTION, H.J.RES. 117, TO AVOID A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN BY CONTINUING...
03:14:33
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SUBCOMMITTEE FOR OVER 30 YEARS, AS HAS
03:14:36
Rogers, Harold "Hal" - U.S. Representative, [R] Kentucky
THE PREVIOUS SPEAKER, MR. DICKS, WHO SERVED OVER 30 YEARS AS WELL. THESE TWO GENTLEMEN, THE PREVIOUS SPEAKER AND THE UPCOMING SPEAKER, ARE THE HOUSE'S...
03:15:10
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS BILL FOR 2013 AND THAT'S WHAT I PLANNED TO
03:15:13
Young, C. "Bill" W. - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
DO BUT THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I REALIZED I ALREADY DO THAT TWO MONTHS AGO. AND THE HOUSE IN A STRONG BIPARTISAN VOTE OF MORE THAN 330 VOTES PASSED THIS...
03:19:33
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FROM OHIO, MS. KAPTUR. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY FROM OHIO IS RECOGNIZED FOR 2 1/2 MINUTES.
03:19:38
MR. DICKS, -
MS. KAPTUR: I THANK RANKING MEMBER DICKS FOR YIELDING AND, MR. SPEAKER, I
03:19:43
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RISE RELUCTANTLY TO SUPPORT
03:19:47
Kaptur, Marcia "Marcy" - U.S. Representative, [D] Ohio
THIS SIX-MONTH FISCAL 2013 CONTINUING RESOLUTION. IT IS UNFORTUNATE WE HAVE BEFORE US A CONTINUING RESOLUTION THAT ONLY KICKS THE CAN DOWN THE ROAD...
03:22:33
MR. DICKS, -
THE GENTLEMAN. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR 15 SECONDS. MS. KAPTUR: IT WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN 55,000 RECIPIENTS,
03:22:40
MS. KAPTUR, -
PREDOMINANTLY SENIORS,
03:22:41
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
03:22:43
Kaptur, Marcia "Marcy" - U.S. Representative, [D] Ohio
FOR BEING CUT OFF. WHILE I REGRET THAT HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADERS FAVOR CAKING THE CAN DOWN THE ROAD INSTEAD OF ADDRESSING THE IMPORTANT BUDGETARY ISSUES...
03:23:10
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
INDIANA, MR. VISCLOSKY. THE SPEAKER PRO
03:23:13
MR. ROGERS, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM INDIANA
03:23:14
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES.
03:23:16
MR. DICKS, -
MR. VISCLOSKY: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING. I RISE TODAY TO EXPRESS
03:23:20
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MY GREAT APPRECIATION FOR THE TIRELESS EFFORTS OF CHAIRMAN ROGERS AND RANKING MEMBER
03:23:25
Visclosky, Peter "Pete" J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Indiana
DICKS THAT HAVE EXPANDED IN THIS CONGRESS AND THIS FISCAL YEAR. THEY, THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND THE COMMITTEE STAFF HAVE APPLIED THEIR EXPERTISE AND A...
03:25:37
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TO THE DISTINGUISHED THE GENTLELADY FROM NEW YORK,
03:25:40
MR. ROGERS, -
03:25:42
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE RANKING MEMBER
03:25:43
Dicks, Norman "Norm" - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
OF THE FOREIGN OPERATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE, MRS. LOWEY. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY FROM NEW YORK IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO
03:25:53
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MINUTES. MRS. LOWEY: MR. SPEAKER, I RISE IN SUPPORT OF THE CONTINUING RESOLUTION. TWO OF CONGRESS' PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
03:26:02
Lowey, Nita - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
IS SETTING FEDERAL SPENDING LEVELS AND BEING A GOOD STEWARD OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS. WE SHOULD ALL AGREE THAT IT'S BEST ACCOMPLISHED WHEN WE COME TO THE BUDGET...
03:27:32
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
HOMELAND SECURITY SUBCOMMITTEE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
03:27:35
Dicks, Norman "Norm" - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
THE GENTLEMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. PRICE: THANK YOU. MR. CHAIRMAN, CONTINUING RESOLUTION IS A SIGN THAT A BUDGET...
03:27:42
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS WAS
03:27:44
Price, David E. - U.S. Representative, [D] North Carolina
DESTINED TO FAIL FROM THE START AS REPUBLICANS UNILATERALLY ABANDONED THE BUDGET CONTROL ACT STATUTORY SPENDING CAPS IN FAVOR OF THE UNWORKABLE CAPS...
03:30:03
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
KENTUCKY. MR. ROGERS: MR. SPEAKER, I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. TO ENGAGE WITH THE RANKING MEMBER AND CLARIFY SOME APPARENT
03:30:11
Rogers, Harold "Hal" - U.S. Representative, [R] Kentucky
CONFUSION ON THIS C.R.'S PROVISION REGARDING CYBERSECURITY. IF THE GENTLEMAN WOULD ENGAGE. THE LANGUAGE IN SECTION 137 OF THE C.R. REGARDING CYBERSECURITY...
03:32:09
MR. DICKS, -
AND I COMPLETELY CONCUR WITH HIS STATED
03:32:11
MR. ROGERS, -
CLARIFICATION ON THIS C.R.'S
03:32:12
Dicks, Norman "Norm" - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
FUNDING AND LANGUAGE REGARDING CYBERSECURITY. I STRONGLY SUPPORTED THE INCLUSION OF THIS ANOMALY AND SEE IT AS ESSENTIAL BUT ALSO LIMITED IN SCOPE...
03:32:49
MR. ROGERS, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE
03:32:50
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
GENTLEMAN FROM KENTUCKY. MR. ROGERS: BEFORE I YIELD BACK,
03:32:54
MR. DICKS, -
MR. SPEAKER, LET ME TAKE A
03:32:56
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MOMENT TO TALK ABOUT THE RANKING
03:33:00
Rogers, Harold "Hal" - U.S. Representative, [R] Kentucky
MEMBER. MR. DICKS, AS I SAID BEFORE, HAS SERVED ON THIS COMMITTEE FOR 30-PLUS YEARS, I'M NOT EXACTLY SURE HOW MANY. 36? 36 YEARS. HE HAS BEEN A VERY,...
03:35:28
Dicks, Norman "Norm" - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
YOU AND YOUR VERY ABLE STAFF. I THINK ONE OF THE REASONS FOR THE SUCCESS OF TRYING TO RESTORE REGULAR ORDER IS WE'VE HAD GOOD STAFF COOPERATION AT ALL...
03:36:20
Rogers, Harold "Hal" - U.S. Representative, [R] Kentucky
THE RANKING MEMBER HAS SAID, NONE OF THIS WOULD BE HERE BUT FOR THIS WONDERFUL STAFF THAT WE ARE BLESSED WITH. BILL ON THE MAJORITY SIDE, THE CLERK,...
03:37:11
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF THE JOINT RESOLUTION. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. THE AYES HAVE IT. THIRD READING. THE CLERK: JOINT...
03:37:25
THE CLERK, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 1-C OF RULE 19, FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 117 IS
03:37:32
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
POSTPONED. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE HOUSE WILL BE IN ORDER. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY RISE? >>
03:43:10
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 117, I CALL UP BILL H.R. 6365, THE NATIONAL SECURITY AND JOB PROTECTION
03:43:18
Unidentified Speaker, -
ACT OF 2012. MR. GARRETT: AND ASK FOR ITS IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION. IN THE HOUSE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE TITLE OF THE BILL....
03:43:27
MR. GARRETT, -
TO AMEND THE BALANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL
03:43:31
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ACT OF 1985, TO
03:43:34
THE CLERK, -
REPLACE A SEQUESTER ESTABLISHED BY THE BUDGET CONTROL ACT OF 2011. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 778, THE BILL IS CONSIDERED...
03:43:46
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MR. VAN HOLLEN, EACH WILL CONTROL 30 MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY. MR. GARRETT: THANK YOU AGAIN, MR. SPEAKER. I ASK UNANIMOUS...
03:44:00
Rogers, Harold "Hal" - U.S. Representative, [R] Kentucky
H.R. 6365. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR. GARRETT: AT THIS TIME, MR. SPEAKER, I YIELD TO MYSELF 3 1/2 MINUTES. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:...
03:44:10
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
03:44:11
MR. GARRETT, -
MINUTES. THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. GARRETT: THANK
03:44:14
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
YOU. MR. SPEAKER, YOU KNOW, UNDER CURRENT LAW THERE WILL BE A $110 BILLION ACROSS-THE-BOARD CUTS KNOWN AS SEQUESTER
03:44:21
Garrett, Scott - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
THAT WILL BE IMPOSED ON THIS COUNTRY ON JANUARY 2, 2013, RESULTING IN A 10% REDUCTION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PROGRAMS AND AN 8% REDUCTION IN CERTAIN...
03:48:02
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. VAN HOLLEN: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER.
03:48:05
MR. VAN HOLLEN, -
THIS IS REALLY QUITE A CHARADE WE'RE ENGAGED IN
03:48:09
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
HERE TODAY ON
03:48:11
Van Hollen, Christopher - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES' FLOOR. LET'S JUST FLASH BACK A YEAR TO HOW WE GOT TO THIS SPOT. AT THAT TIME OUR REPUBLICAN COLLEAGUES THREATENED THAT...
03:53:01
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FROM NEW JERSEY. MR. GARRETT: AND I THANK YOU. AND AT THIS TIME I'D LIKE TO YIELD FIVE MINUTES TO THE SPONSOR OF THE LEGISLATION BEFORE
03:53:11
Garrett, Scott - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
US, THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA WHO RECOGNIZES WHILE THE PRESIDENT MAY HAVE PRESENTED A PLAN TO THIS CONGRESS, THAT BILL WENT DOWN 414-0 AND TO THE SENATE...
03:53:31
MR. VAN HOLLEN, -
WEST: I THANK YOU, MR.
03:53:33
MR. GARRETT, -
SPEAKER. THIS IS NOT
03:53:35
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
A CHARADE. I WAS PART
03:53:39
West, Allen B. - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
OF THE MILITARY FOR 22 YEARS. I KNOW THE TYPE OF CUTS WILL DO TO THE MILITARY. I KNOW WHAT THIS TYPE OF CUTS WILL DO TO NONDEFENSE DISCRETIONARY. ...
03:57:25
MR. VAN HOLLEN, -
TALKING ABOUT DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE, THE
03:57:27
West, Allen B. - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
TECHNOLOGY THAT'S GOING TO DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION OF WEAPONS SYSTEMS FOR OUR MEN AND WOMEN THAT WILL BE LOST. WE ARE TALKING ABOUT A CRITICAL...
03:58:45
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
GOT NO VOTES. WE HAD A VOTE
03:58:48
Van Hollen, Christopher - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
ON A FAKE PRESIDENT'S PLAN. WHEN WE HAD A DEMOCRATIC ALTERNATIVE WHICH THE WHITE HOUSE SAID WAS CLOSER TO THEIR PLAN THAN THE ONE THAT WAS PUT UP...
03:59:41
MR. WEST, -
EXACTLY RIGHT. THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT IT SAYS. BUT YOU KNOW WHAT, YOU TELL THE
03:59:45
Van Hollen, Christopher - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
PRESIDENT WHAT HIS PLAN HAS TO DO. YOU TELL THE PRESIDENT THAT HIS PLAN CANNOT INCLUDE ONE PENNY OF REVENUE FOR THE PURPOSE OF REDUCING THE DEFICIT....
04:02:19
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FOR THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN
04:02:22
MR. GARRETT, -
IS RECOGNIZED. MR. WEST: THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. WE VOTED TO CUT DEFENSE SPENDING BY $487 BILLION. WE'RE TALKING
04:02:28
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ABOUT ADDITIONAL. WHEN YOU TALK ABOUT RAISING THESE TAXES, EARNSTON
04:02:30
West, Allen B. - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
YOUNG HAD AN INDEPENDENT REPORT THAT TALKED ABOUT THE ADVERSE RAMIFICATIONS THAT WERE COVERED ABOUT RAISING TAXES. ONE THING WE FAIL TO UNDERSTAND,...
04:02:59
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
BUSINESS. MR.
04:03:01
MR. VAN HOLLEN, -
WEST: I'M NOT TALKING ABOUT BANK CAPITAL. I'M TALKING -- YOU SAY RAISE TAXES ON INDIVIDUALS.
04:03:08
MR. WEST, -
MR. VAN HOLLEN: I TAKE MY TIME BACK. RECLAIMING MY TIME. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM MARYLAND. MR. VAN HOLLEN: MR. WEST, WHEN YOU'RE --...
04:03:15
MR. VAN HOLLEN, -
MR. RYAN AND ALL OUR REPUBLICAN
04:03:18
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
COLLEAGUES CITE THOSE FIGURES ABOUT PASS-THROUGHS,
04:03:20
Van Hollen, Christopher - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
THAT INCLUDES COMPANIES LIKE BAIN CAPITAL. IT ALSO INCLUDES SOME FORTUNE 100 COMPANIES. THE PRESIDENT HAS PUT FORWARD A PROPOSAL THAT SAYS, LET'S ACT...
04:03:56
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
GARRETT: NOW AT THIS TIME I'D LEAK LIKE TO YIELD ONE MINUTE TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM VIRGINIA, OUR LEADER. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM...
04:04:03
MR. GARRETT, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. CANTOR: THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. I WANT TO THANK THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY AND COMMEND THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA...
04:04:09
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
BILL FORWARD. MADAM SPEAKER, THE BILL BEFORE
04:04:12
Cantor, Eric - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
US IS NOT ABOUT TAX RATES. BECAUSE I THINK THAT THAT ISSUE WILL BE RESOLVED ONE WAY OR ANOTHER HERE SHORTLY IN THIS ELECTION. BECAUSE WE KNOW THAT...
04:08:35
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
HARD TO KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN. BECAUSE I HOPE EVERYONE WAS LISTENING VERY CAREFULLY.
04:08:41
Van Hollen, Christopher - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
THAT IF WE ALLOW THESE SPENDING CUTS TO TAKE PLACE, WE WILL LOSE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF JOBS IN VIRGINIA ALONE. THOUSANDS OF JOBS AROUND THE COUNTRY....
04:11:00
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IN SOME WAYS. ALTHOUGH I DO HAVE TO SAY THAT THIS IS NOT REALLY THE KIND
04:11:03
Schwartz, Allyson - U.S. Representative, [D] Pennsylvania
OF HONEST DEBATE THAT WE NEED TO BE HAVING. WE SHOULD BE HAVING A CONVERSATION, WE SHOULD HAVE BEEN HAVING A CONVERSATION WELL BEFORE NOW ABOUT...
04:14:29
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA WHO RECOGNIZES THAT IT IS REALLY NOT A BALANCED PLAN TO SAY THAT WE WANT TO
04:14:34
Garrett, Scott - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
RAISE $3 ON EVERY AMERICAN IN TAXES AND ONLY $1 IN SPENDING REDUCTIONS. AND IT IS NOT A BALANCED PLAN TO SAY THAT WE WANT TO PICK AND CHOOSE WINNERS...
04:14:59
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MINUTES. MR. MCKEON: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR HIS LEADERSHIP IN BRINGING THIS IMPORTANT BILL FORWARD AT THIS TIME. IT
04:15:12
McKeon, Howard "Buck" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
BOGGLES MY MIND, MADAM SPEAKER THAT WE ARE STANDING HERE READY TO WIPE OUT OUR NATIONAL DEFENSE AT A TIME WHEN WE TURN ON THE TV IN THE MORNING AND SEE...
04:19:35
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. I AGREE WITH THE CHAIRMAN OF THE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE, WE SHOULD ACT LIKE ADULTS. WE AGREE THE
04:19:42
Van Hollen, Christopher - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
SEQUESTER CUTS ARE DONE IN A STUPID, MEAT AX WAY. WE ALSO AGREE WITH WHAT THE CHAIRMAN SAID LAST OCTOBER WHEN HE SAID IF IT CAME TO CHOOSING BETWEEN...
04:20:26
McKeon, Howard "Buck" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
HAVEN'T PASSED A BILL, SO I DON'T EVEN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO VOTE FOR INCREASED TAXES BECAUSE YOU HAVEN'T PASSED A BILL YET. MR. VAN HOLLEN:...
04:20:45
Van Hollen, Christopher - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
SUBSTITUTE THAT SAID YOU CAN REPLACE THE SEQUESTER RIGHT AWAY IF YOU'RE WILLING TO CUT SOME BIG AG SUBSIDIES, WHICH I THOUGHT WE WERE ALL AGREED WE...
04:21:57
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
COMMITTEE. SO WHY ARE WE AT
04:21:59
Levin, Sander Martin - U.S. Representative, [D] Michigan
THIS POINT OF SERIOUS IMPASSE? I THINK A MAJOR REASON IS THAT THAT THE RADICAL RIGHT HAS TAKEN OVER HOUSE REPUBLICANS. BALANCE IS CONSIDERED SURRENDER....
04:25:12
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TO YIELD TO ANOTHER GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA FOR TWO MINUTES WHO UNDERSTANDS THAT WE ARE PRESENTING A
04:25:18
Garrett, Scott - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
BALANCED APPROACH AS WE PASS THE OPTION TO PASS THE LEGISLATION OR AN ALTERNATIVE, THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN...
04:25:31
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
I'M GOING OFF SCRIPT AS THE
04:25:34
Unidentified Speaker, -
GENTLEMAN FROM MARYLAND WHO I GENUINELY LIKE AND RESPECT, MADE SOME COMMENTS TO WHICH I FEEL I MUST RESPOND. THE GENTLEMAN REFERRED TO, AS THE PRESIDENT...
04:26:05
Campbell, John - U.S. Representative, [R] California
DEMOCRATS USED THOSE TWO TAXES TO PAY FOR SEVEN, BY MY COUNT, DIFFERENT ITEMS OF SPENDING. NOW LET ME EXPLAIN WHAT THAT'S LIKE. HERE'S A DOLLAR. THIS...
04:27:24
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
JUST SAY THIS, I HAVE IN MY HAND A
04:27:27
Van Hollen, Christopher - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
PROPOSAL A SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT. IF WE PASSED IT, IT WOULD PREVENT THE SEQUESTER FROM TAKING PLACE ON DEFENSE AND NONDEFENSE IN A BALANCED WAY. YOU SPEND...
04:28:01
Hoyer, Steny H. - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, I WILL TELL YOU WITH ALL DUE RESPECT AND AFFECTION, YOUR PARTY OVER THE LAST 10 YEARS TOOK THAT DOLLAR AND THEY BOUGHT...
04:28:28
Unidentified Speaker, -
DIDN'T KEEP PAYING. MADAM SPEAKER, THIS BILL
04:28:30
Hoyer, Steny H. - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
IS ANOTHER INSTANCE OF THIS REPUBLICANS CAUCUS WALKING AWAY FROM ITS RESPONSIBILITY. THE BUDGET SEQUESTER WAS NEVER INTENDED TO BE A SOLUTION IN ...
04:31:23
MR. VAN HOLLEN, -
AND CAPS HOW?
04:31:25
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THROUGH SEQUESTRATION. THAT'S WHAT YOU VOTED
04:31:28
Hoyer, Steny H. - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
FOR. AFTER THE AGREEMENT WAS REACHED ON THE BUDGET CONTROL ACT THAT PUT THE SEQUESTER IN PLACE, SPEAKER BOEHNER SAID, I GOT 98% OF WHAT I WANTED. NOW...
04:32:40
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MINUTES. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM OKLAHOMA IS RECOGNIZED
04:32:43
MR. GARRETT, -
FOR THREE MINUTES. >> THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. MR. LANKFORD: LET'S REVIEW. WE HAVE -- $16
04:32:48
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TRILLION IN DEBT. AND IT'S CLIMBING EVERY SINGLE DAY. WE HAVE
04:32:53
Lankford, James - U.S. Representative, [R] Oklahoma
NO BUDGET FROM THE SENATE FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS. THE PRESIDENT'S BUDGET GOT EXACTLY ZERO VOTES IN THE HOUSE AND IN THE SENATE. AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT...
04:36:09
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TIME I YIELD TO A THIRD GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, OVER
04:36:11
MR. VAN HOLLEN, -
HERE, THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA,
04:36:13
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FOUR MINUTES. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE
04:36:15
MR. GARRETT, -
GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA FOUR FOUR -- FOR FOUR MINUTES. >> THANK YOU. THOUGHT I'D FOOL YOU. GO TO THE
04:36:21
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
LEFT. IT FOOLS A LOT OF PEOPLE. MR. SPEAKER, I RISE IN SUPPORT
04:36:24
Calvert, Ken - U.S. Representative, [R] California
OBVIOUSLY OF H.R. 6365, THE NATIONAL SECURITY AND JOB PROTECTION ACT. DO WE NEED ANY MORE EVIDENCE THAT RECENT EVENTS IN EGYPT AND LIBYA, THAN TO OPPOSE...
04:36:48
Calvert, Ken - U.S. Representative, [R] California
A NATION AT WAR IN AFGHANISTAN, FACING UNREST AND AGGRESSION IN THE MIDDLE EAST, INCREASED THREATS FROM IRAN, CHINA AND NORTH KOREA. IN ADDITION TO...
04:38:54
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE DISTINGUISHED DEMOCRATIC LEADER, THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA, MS. PELOSI.
04:38:59
Van Hollen, Christopher - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE MINORITY LEADER IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MS. PELOSI: THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. AS WE
04:39:07
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
COME TO THE FLOOR THIS AFTERNOON TO TALK ABOUT
04:39:12
Pelosi, Nancy - U.S. Representative, [D] California
THIS SEQUESTER ISSUE, THE CLOCK IS TICKING AND EVERY MOMENT WE DELAY IN DEALING WITH THE BUDGET ISSUE IS A MOMENT OF TIME THAT DOES NOT INCREASE CONFIDENCE...
04:44:36
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
JERSEY. MR. GARRETT: THE GENTLEMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA IS RECOGNIZED FOR FOUR MINUTES. SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR FOUR MINUTES. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE...
04:44:44
MR. GARRETT, -
MINUTES. >> I THANK THE SECRET FROM NEW YORK FOR THAT. I'M SORRY, THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW
04:44:49
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
JERSEY. THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIRWOMAN. I SAW
04:44:52
Duncan, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] South Carolina
THE GENTLEMAN FROM MARYLAND, NOW I'M LOSING TRACK OF WHERE EVERYBODY IS FROM. I SAW MR. VAN HOLLEN ON TELEVISION THIS MORNING, IT WAS THE FIRST I'D...
04:45:45
MR. DUNCAN, -
SUBSTITUTE, RAISING TAXES AND RAISING SPENDING, A DEFICIT RE DUCKS OF $5 BILLION, IT INCREASES THE DEFICIT BY $5 BILLION IN THE FIRST YEAR. IT DOES THAT,...
04:46:31
Mulvaney, Mick - U.S. Representative, [R] South Carolina
BELIEVES THAT PART OF MR. -- THE GENTLEMAN FROM MARYLAND'S OFFERING IS IN FACT A GIMMICK. IT ENCOMPASSES THE BUFFETT RULE IN ITS ENTIRETY. I COMPARE...
04:49:17
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PERSUASIVE WITH HIS
04:49:20
Van Hollen, Christopher - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
COLLEAGUES. WE WANT A VOTE ON THIS WE HEARD A LOT FROM OUR COLLEAGUES ABOUT THE DEVASTATING IMPACT OF THESE CUTS ON DEFENSE AND OTHER THINGS. WE AGREE....
04:49:49
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FIVE MINUTES REMAINING ON THE OTHER SIDE. THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE AND A HALF MINUTES. MR. NADLER: MADAM SPEAKER, ADDRESSING OUR DEBT IS...
04:50:03
Nadler, Jerrold - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
PROBLEM IS HIGH UNEMPLOYMENT AND OUR ECONOMY NEEDS EFFORTS TO SPUR JOB GROWTH. THE EXPIRATION OF THE BUSH ERA TAX CUTS, PARTICULARLY THOSE TARGETED...
04:52:04
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ASK HOW MUCH TIME REMAINS
04:52:06
MR. GARRETT, -
ON EACH
04:52:07
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SIDE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM MARYLAND HAS THREE MINUTES REMAIN, THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW
04:52:11
MR. VAN HOLLEN, -
JERSEY HAS FIVE MINUTES REMAINING. THE GENTLEMAN
04:52:15
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FROM MARYLAND. MR. VAN HOLLEN: I RESERVE. ARE YOU THE LAST SPEAKER? THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM MARYLAND. MR. VAN HOLLEN: I YIELD...
04:52:28
MR. VAN HOLLEN, -
MINUTE AND A HALF TO THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLELADY FROM TEXAS, MS.
04:52:31
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SHEILA JACKSON LEE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE
04:52:34
MR. VAN HOLLEN, -
AND A HALF
04:52:39
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MINUTES. MS. JACKSON LEE: THANK YOU VERY MUCH TO THE RANKING MEMBER OF THE BUDGET COMMITTEE AND THANK YOU TO MADAM SPEAKER. WE RISE
04:52:51
Jackson Lee, Sheila - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
TODAY TO TRY TO BRING SOME LOGIC AND SENSE BECAUSE AS AMERICANS DEBATE SEQUESTRATION THEY THROW THEIR HANDS UP AND SAY, WHAT IS THAT? WHAT IS THAT...
04:54:41
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
I YIELD 45 SECOND TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM VERMONT, MR. WELCH. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. WELCH: WE HAVE A SERIOUS DEBT
04:54:50
MR. VAN HOLLEN, -
PROBLEM IN THIS COUNTRY. WE HAVE A SERIOUS JOBS PROBLEM IN THIS
04:54:54
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
COUNTRY. BOTH OF THOSE
04:54:56
Welch, Peter - U.S. Representative, [D] Vermont
SERIOUS PROBLEMS ARE SOLVEABLE. THE IMPEDIMENT IS POLITICAL. THIS IS EXHIBIT A OF A DYSFUNCTIONAL CONGRESS. THE SUPERCOMMITTEE FAILED, THIS CONGRESS...
04:55:44
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
45 SECONDS. MR. VAN HOLLEN: I YIELD MYSELF THE TIME REMAINING. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. VAN HOLLEN: THANK YOU, MADAM...
04:55:53
MR. VAN HOLLEN, -
NOT BEEN WHETHER WE SHOULD REPLACE THE
04:55:56
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SEQUESTER. YES, WE SHOULD.
04:55:58
Van Hollen, Christopher - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
THE ISSUE HAS BEEN HOW WE DO THAT. WE'VE HEARD OUR REPUBLICAN COLLEAGUES TALK ABOUT THE DEVASTATING IMPACT OF THE SEQUESTER ON DEFENSE AND NONDEFENSE....
04:56:54
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. GARRETT: I BEGAN THIS DAY BEING INTERVIEWED BY A GRUP OF SOUTHERN
04:56:59
MR. GARRETT, -
COLLEGE STUDENTS IN THE PRY -- AND THE PRIMARY QUESTION
04:57:01
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THEY ASKED WAS, WHY CAN'T CONGRESS
04:57:03
Garrett, Scott - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
SEEM TO WORK IN A MORE BIPARTISAN MAN HER WORK ACROSS THE AISLE AND WORK WITH THE OTHER CHAMBER? I HAD TO EXPLAIN TO THEM WHAT WAS ABOUT TO OCCUR HERE...
05:00:48
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ORDERED ON THE BILL THE QUESTION IS ON ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF THE BILL. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. THIRD READING. THE CLERK:...
05:01:06
THE CLERK, -
CONTROL ACT OF 2011. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM MARYLAND SEEK RECOGNITION? MR. VAN HOLLEN: MADAM SPEAKER, I HAVE...
05:01:16
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OPPOSED TO THE BILL? MR. VAN HOLLEN: I AM OPPOSED. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE
05:01:19
MR. VAN HOLLEN, -
GENTLEMAN QUALIFIES. THE CLERK: MR. VAN HOLLEN OF MARYLAND MOVES TO RECOMMIT
05:01:22
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE BILL,
05:01:24
MR. VAN HOLLEN, -
H.R.
05:01:25
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
6365, TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET
05:01:27
THE CLERK, -
WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE SAME BACK TO THE HOUSE FORTHWITH WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT -- STRIKE SECTIONS 3 AND 4 AND INSERT THE FOLLOWING, SECTION...
05:02:45
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: PURSUANT TO THE RULE, THE GENTLEMAN FROM MARYLAND IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES IN SUPPORT OF HIS
05:02:49
MR. GARRETT, -
MOTION. MR. VAN HOLLEN: THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER.
05:02:52
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
LET'S JUST FLASH BACK TO A YEAR AGO WHEN WE WERE WORKING ON THE BUDGET CONTROL ACT, AND IT'S I
05:02:58
Van Hollen, Christopher - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
THINK WORTH REMINDING EVERYBODY WHAT THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE, MR. BOEHNER, SAID AT THAT TIME. QUOTE, I GOT 98% OF WHAT I WANTED. I'M PRETTY HAPPY,...
05:08:23
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
GARRETT: THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. SO THE SEMINOLE QUESTION I THINK THOSE WHO ARE WATCHING
05:08:26
MR. GARRETT, -
THE DELIBERATIONS HERE ON THE FLOOR
05:08:28
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TONIGHT ARE ASKING THEMSELVES, ARE YOU BETTER
05:08:30
Garrett, Scott - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
OFF TODAY THAN YOU WERE FOUR YEARS AGO? AND WHEN YOU LOOK AT THE ECONOMY, YOU HAVE TO ANSWER THAT QUESTION WITH A RESOUNDING NO. WHEN POVERTY CONTINUES...
05:10:32
Van Hollen, Christopher - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
THAT FORMAT. MR. GARRETT: RECLAIMING MY TIME. RECLAIMING MY TIME. WHAT WE HAVE HERE BEFORE US IS A LACK OF DIRECTION, A LACK OF LEADERSHIP THAT THE
05:10:41
MR. GARRETT, -
AMERICANS ARE LOOKING FOR. MR. VAN HOLLEN: MADAM SPEAKER. MR. GARRETT: THE AMERICAN PUBLIC IS LOOKING -- THE AMERICAN PUBLIC -- THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:...
05:10:52
MR. VAN HOLLEN, -
THE GENTLEMAN SEEK
05:10:53
MR. GARRETT, -
RECOGNITION? MR. VAN HOLLEN: I WOULD ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO BRING UP THE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT
05:10:58
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SO WE COULD VOTE ON IT. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY. MR. GARRETT: THE AMERICAN
05:11:02
MR. VAN HOLLEN, -
PUBLIC IS LOOKING FOR LEADERSHIP FROM WASHINGTON AND THEY ARE NOT SEEING IT FROM THE PRESIDENT WHO HAS FAILED TO PRESENT A BUDGET
05:11:07
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THAT WOULD
05:11:08
Garrett, Scott - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
GET ANY SINGLE VOTES IN EITHER THE HOUSE AND SENATE. 97-0, 414-0. THEY ARE LOOKING TO THE SENATE TO DEMONSTRATE SOME DEGREE OF VISION, SOME DEGREE...
05:12:18
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED WILL SAY NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE NOES HAVE IT. MR. VAN HOLLEN: MADAM SPEAKER, I ASK FOR THE YEAS AND NAYS....
05:12:33
MR. VAN HOLLEN, -
ARISEN, THE YEAS AND NAYS ARE ORDERED. MEMBERS
05:12:35
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WILL RECORD THEIR VOTES BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE. PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 9 OF RULE 20, THE CHAIR WILL REDUCE TO FIVE MINUTES THE MINIMUM TIME FOR ANY ELECTRONIC...
05:36:18
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ARE MENTED MOUSE IS -- THE MOTION IS NOT ADOPTED. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. THE AYES HAVE IT. THE GENTLEMAN FROM MARYLAND. MR....
05:36:42
MR. VAN HOLLEN, -
REQUESTED. THOSE IN SUPPORT OF THE REQUEST FOR A RECORDED VOTE WILL
05:36:46
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RISE AND BE COUNTED. A SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING ARISEN, A RECORDED VOTE IS ORDERED. THIS WILL BE A FIVE-MINUTE VOTE. A FIVE-MINUTE VOTE. [CAPTIONING...
05:45:19
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OBJECTION, THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER IS LAID ON THE TABLE. PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 1-C OF RULE 19, FURTHER CONSIDERATION ON HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 117 WILL...
05:45:42
THE CLERK, -
FOR OTHER PURPOSES. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA SEEK RECOGNITION? >> I HAVE A MOTION TO RECOMMIT AT THE
05:45:54
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
05:45:59
Unidentified Speaker, -
DESK. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE HOUSE WILL BE IN
05:46:09
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ORDER. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE HOUSE WILL COME TO
05:46:25
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ORDER. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA OPPOSED TO THE JOINT RESOLUTION? MR. BARBER: I HAVE A MOTION TO RECOMMIT AT THE DESK
05:46:42
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
AND OPPOSED TO THIS BILL IN ITS CURRENT
05:46:47
MR. BARBER, -
FORM. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: MR. BARBER OF ARIZONA MOVES TO RECOMMIT HOUSE JOINT
05:46:55
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RELUTION 117 WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE SAME BACK TO THE HOUSE FORTH WITH, WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT, AT THE END OF THE JOINT RESOLUTION BEFORE...
05:47:28
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ORDER. THE CLERK WILL READ. THE CLERK: INCLUDING SECTION 101-C, FUNDS SHALL REMAIN AVAILABLE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2013, ONE,
05:47:44
THE CLERK, -
MILITARY PERSONNEL, ARMY. TWO, MILITARY PERSONNEL, NAVY. -- MR. ROGERS: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT THE READING BE DISPENSED WITH. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:...
05:48:01
MR. ROGERS, -
SO ORDERED. PURSUANT TO THE RULE, THE GENTLEMAN FROM FROM ARIZONA
05:48:06
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES IN SUPPORT OF HIS MOTION. BUT BEFORE HE BEGINS, THE HOUSE WILL COME TO ORDER. THE HOUSE WILL BE IN ORDER. THE GENTLEMAN...
05:48:32
Barber, Ron - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
CHAMBER'S SUPPORT FOR OUR VETERANS AND MEN AND WOMEN IN UNIFORM. BY PREVENTING THEIR PAY AND SERVICES FROM BEING IMPACTED BY A POTENTIAL GOVERNMENT...
05:53:31
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OPPOSITION. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: FROM INDIANA STATE HIS PARLIAMENTARY
05:53:40
MR. ROGERS, -
INQUIRY.
05:53:41
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MR. BURTON: AS I UNDERSTAND IT, THERE IS FOREIGN-AID MONEY IN THIS BILL AND I WANT TO KNOW IF
05:53:50
Burton, Danny "Dan" Lee - U.S. Representative, [R] Indiana
ANY OF IT IS GOING TO LIBYA OR EGYPT. AMBASSADOR HAS BEEN KILLED AND THE MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD RUNS EGYPT AND WE ARE GOING TO GIVE THEM MONEY? I WOULD...
05:54:14
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THAT INQUIRY AND THE GENTLEMAN FROM KENTUCKY IS RECOGNIZED. MR. ROGERS: I RISE IN STRONG OPPOSITION TO THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT. THIS PROCEDURAL MOTION...
05:54:25
Rogers, Harold "Hal" - U.S. Representative, [R] Kentucky
TACTIC DESIGNED TO SCORE POLITICAL POINTS FOR THE CAMERAS. IF WE WORK FERVENTLY, IN GOOD FAITH TO PUT TOGETHER A C.R. THAT MEETS THE NATION'S CRITICAL...
05:56:49
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TO RECOMMIT. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE NOES HAVE IT. THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA. MR. BARBER:...
05:57:07
MR. BARBER, -
IS ORDERED.
05:57:08
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MEMBERS WILL RECORD THEIR VOTES BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE. PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 8 AND CLAUSE 9 OF RULE 20, THIS 15-MINUTE VOTE ON THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT, HOUSE...
06:16:18
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE QUESTION IS ON PASSAGE OF THE JOINT RESOLUTION. THRAFFER. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE YEAS HAVE IT. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES...
06:16:38
MR. DICKS, -
IS ORDERED. MEMBERS
06:16:40
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WILL RECORD THEIR VOTES BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE. THIS IS A FIVE-MINUTE VOTE. FIVE-MINUTE VOTE. [CAPTIONING MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE,...
06:23:14
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PASSED. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE JOINT RESOLUTION IS PASSED. WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER IS LAID ON THE
06:23:37
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TABLE. THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS IS THE VOTE ON THE MOTION OF THE THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS, MR. SMITH, TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 3245 ON WHICH...
06:24:03
THE CLERK, -
E-VERIFY PROGRAM AND THE WAIVER PROGRAM. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE QUESTION IS WILL THE HOUSE SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS THE BILL. MEMBERS WILL RECORD...
06:24:17
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
DEVICE. THIS IS A FIVE-MINUTE VOTE. A FIVE-MINUTE VOTE. [CAPTIONING MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE, INC., IN COOPERATION WITH...
06:30:39
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OBJECTION THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER IS LAID ON THE TABLE. THE CHAIR LAYS BEFORE THE HOUSE THIS ENROLLED BILL. THE CLERK: H.R. 6336, AN ACT TO DIRECT...
06:31:04
THE CLERK, -
STATUE DEPICTING FREDERICK DOUGLASS FROM THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND PROVIDE FOR A PERMANENT DISPLAY OF THE STATUE IN EMANCIPATION HALL IN THE UNITED...
06:31:22
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE
06:31:24
Farenthold, Blake Randolph - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
RESOLUTION 775 AND ASK FOR ITS IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION IN THE HOUSE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE RESOLUTION. THE CLERK: HOUSE RESOLUTION...
06:31:35
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RESOLUTION CONDEMNING THE SHOOTING THAT DILLED SIX INNOCENT PEOPLE AT
06:31:39
THE CLERK, -
THE SIKH TEMPLE OF WISCONSIN IN OAK CREEK, WISCONSIN, ON AUGUST 5, 2012. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: IS THERE OBJECTION TO CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION?...
06:31:54
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TO RECONSIDER IS LAID ON THE TABLE. AT THIS TIME THE CHAIR WILL ENTERTAIN REQUESTS FOR ONE-MINUTE SPEECHES. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM...
06:32:26
Unidentified Speaker, -
SPEAKER, I WOULD LIKE
06:32:30
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TO SPEAK IN FAVOR OF THE RESOLUTION I CO-AUTHORED WITH RISK DELEGATION HERE IN SOLIDARITY
06:32:37
Royce, Edward "Ed" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
WITH THE SIKH COMMUNITY IN OAK KEEK AND THE SIKH COMMUNITY ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. IN A STRANGE COINCIDENCE, I HAD A PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED MEETING...
06:33:05
Royce, Edward "Ed" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
THE PLIGHT OF BEING TARGETED BECAUSE OF ONE'S RELIGION. THE FLIGHT OF -- PLIGHT OF BEING TARGETED FOR ONE'S APPEARANCE. WE ARE IN A CONSTANT STRUGGLE...
06:34:12
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE.
06:34:15
Unidentified Speaker, -
MR. BURTON: I'M DISAPPOINTED TODAY, WE PASSED
06:34:18
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
A C.R. FOR SIX MONTHS AND IT CONTAINED LANGUAGE IN THERE THAT WAS SUPPOSEDLY DESIGNED TO KEEP
06:34:24
Burton, Danny "Dan" Lee - U.S. Representative, [R] Indiana
LIBYA AND EGYPT FROM GETTING FUNDS. MY COLLEAGUES OVERWHELMINGLY VOTED FOR IT. I DO NOT CRITICIZE THEM FOR THAT BUT I DO FEEL VERY STRONGLY IN...
06:35:31
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE AND REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE
06:35:37
Unidentified Speaker, -
MINUTE. >> THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER, THIS MONDAY A
06:35:42
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PROMINENT CUBAN DISSIDENT LAUNCHED A HUNGER STRIKE
06:35:46
Rivera, David - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
TO DRAW ATTENTION TO THE UNWAVERING ATTEMPT TO PERSECUTE PRO-DEMOCRACY SUPPORTERS. SHE SUFFERS FROM DIABETES AND HER WATER-ONLY FAST COULD KILL HER WITHIN...
06:36:35
Rivera, David - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
MEN AND WOMEN CONTINUE TO RISK THEIR LIVES EVERY DAY AND WE MUST CALL ATTENTION TO THEIR STRUGGLE. THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:...
06:36:49
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
CALIFORNIA, MR. DREIER IS RECOGNIZED FOR OF MINUTES AS DESIGNEE OF THE MAJORITY LEADER. THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR 60 MINUTES. MR. DREIER:...
06:37:04
MR. DREIER, -
06:37:09
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OBJECTION. MR. DREIER: I RISE TODAY TO TALK ABOUT AN ISSUE THAT DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS AND VIRTUALLY EVERY AMERICAN IS TALKING ABOUT. WHAT IS
06:37:17
Dreier, David - U.S. Representative, [R] California
THAT ISSUE? HOW DO WE INCREASE GLOBAL ECONOMIC GROWTH AND HERE IN THIS COUNTRY HOW DO WE CREATE MORE GOOD AMERICAN JOBS. IT'S OBVIOUSLY A KEY PART OF...
06:47:52
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TRANSCENDS THIS
06:47:55
Dreier, David - U.S. Representative, [R] California
INSTITUTIONS. WE HAVE RECEIVED A NUMBER OF LETTERS AND DIG THIS ONE UP HERE, WE HAVE A BIPARTISAN LETTER FROM GOVERNORS ACROSS THIS COUNTRY THAT WAS SENT...
06:50:40
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IF THE GENTLEMAN WISHES TO ASK FOR IT. MR. DREIER: I ASK
06:50:43
MR. DREIER, -
UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT ALL MEMBERS MAY HAVE FIVE LEGISLATIVE DAYS IN WHICH TO
06:50:47
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
REVISE AND EXTEND
06:50:50
MR. DREIER, -
THEIR REMARKS FOR GENERAL LEAVE AND ANY GREAT REMARKS THEY WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE IN THE RECORD AND WITH THAT, I RECOGNIZE MY COLLEAGUE, MR. MEEKS. THE...
06:51:14
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
COMMON SENSE, COMMON SENSE THAT WE GET THIS DONE. SO, AS I
06:51:20
Meeks, Gregory - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
STAND HERE TODAY, I SAY TO YOU IT IS THE RIGHT THING FOR AMERICA. IT IS THE RIGHT THING FOR BUSINESSES IN AMERICA. AND IT'S THE RIGHT THING FOR US...
06:56:37
Dreier, David - U.S. Representative, [R] California
OUR EXPORTS, TAKING THAT LEVEL FROM $11 BILLION IN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS TO $22 BILLION. WILL GO TO THE BENEFIT OF NEW YORK, CALIFORNIA, OF MINNESOTA,...
06:58:07
Paulsen, Erik - U.S. Representative, [R] Minnesota
COMMENTS BY MR. MEEKS, I THANK THE CHAIRMAN, BECAUSE WE ARE HAVING THESE DISCUSSIONS AFTER YOUR MANY YEARS OF LEADERSHIP ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF TRADE...
06:58:32
Paulsen, Erik - U.S. Representative, [R] Minnesota
FUTURE. I RISE IN STRONG SUPPORT IN PASSING THIS PERMANENT NORMAL TRADE RELATIONS STATUS WITH RUSSIA. WE MUST PASS THIS TO GIVE AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS,...
07:02:41
Dreier, David - U.S. Representative, [R] California
THE MEDTRONIC EXAMPLE. WE TALK ABOUT BIG PICTURES AND NUMBERS AND WE SAY WE WANT TO CREATE JOBS. BUT THE EXAMPLE OF MEDTRONIC IS CLEARLY A SPECIFIC...
07:03:59
Paulsen, Erik - U.S. Representative, [R] Minnesota
LIKE CARGILL, WHICH IS BASED IN MY DISTRICT AS WELL, CLEARLY THERE'S THE OPPORTUNITY TO SELL AMERICAN, KNOWING THAT 95% OF THE WORLD'S CONSUMERS ARE...
07:04:46
Dreier, David - U.S. Representative, [R] California
ISSUES, BEEN TABLE FOCUS ON CREATING JOBS FOR MILLIONS OF AMERICANS AS WE SOUGHT TO RECOGNIZE THE BENEFITS OF EXPORTS AND IMPORTS AS WELL AROUND HE'S...
07:05:31
Boustany, Charles W. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
RULES COMMITTEE. I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR LEADERSHIP ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND PROPOETING AMERICA'S ROLE IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE. I ALSO WANT TO...
07:05:53
MR. DREIER, -
IN TOUCH IN THE FUTURE. MR. DREIER:
07:05:56
MR. BOUSTANY, -
ABSOLUTELY. MR. BOUSTANY: THANK YOU FOR ORGANIZING THIS ROUND OF SPEECHES TONIGHT TO TALK THBT -- ABOUT THIS CRUCIAL PIECE
07:06:03
MR. DREIER, -
OF LEGISLATION WE NEED
07:06:04
Boustany, Charles W. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
TO PASS. WHAT IT WILL DO, IT ENSURES A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD FOR U.S. WORKERS, U.S. FORMERS, EMPLOYERS, WHO ARE COMPETING FOR BUSINESS IN RUSSIA. NOW...
07:10:41
Dreier, David - U.S. Representative, [R] California
IT WERE GOOD. WE SAW HORRENDOUS POLICIES FROM THE SOVIET UNION. A WIDE RANGE OF AREAS. VIRTUALLY EVERYTHING THEY DID WAS BAD AS THE SOVIET YUBE. TOTALITARIAN...
07:12:10
MR. PAULSEN, -
FORWARD. THE WORLD HAS CHANGED. AS WE LOOK TO MOVE FORWARD
07:12:15
Boustany, Charles W. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
WITH EXPANDING MARKET ACCESS FOR OUR FARMERS, OUR PISS, ESPECIALLY SMALL AND MID SIZED FIRMS IT'S CRITICAL WE GRANT PERMANENT MORMALIZED TRADE RELATIONS...
07:14:28
Dreier, David - U.S. Representative, [R] California
AGREEMENT THAT THE POST-WAR LEADERS PUT TOGETHER IN 1947 CALLED THE GENERAL AGREEMENT ON TARIFFS AN TRADE, THE IDEA BEHIND IT WAS TO DIMINISH TARIFF...
07:15:23
Boustany, Charles W. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
HAVE TO MAKE THE RULES-BASED SYSTEM WORK AND THE W.T.O. FRAMEWORK WHICH GREW OUT OF THE YEN AGREEMENT ON TARIFFS AND TRADE IN THE 19409S IS THAT MECHANISM...
07:16:35
Dreier, David - U.S. Representative, [R] California
ECONOMICS OF LIBERALIZATION. LOOKING AT THE FACT THAT WE KNOW PEOPLE IN THIS COUNTRY ARE HURTING. WULL WE ALL HAVE CONSTITUENTS WHO ARE HAVING A DIFFICULT...
07:17:37
Boustany, Charles W. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
RUSSIA IN THIS PARTICULAR CASE, CREATES A NEW CONSUMER CLASS FOR AMERICAN GOODS. NOW, WE'RE ALL PATRIOTIC. WE WANT TO BUY AMERICAN. I LOVE TO GO TO THE...
07:19:51
Dreier, David - U.S. Representative, [R] California
AND I SEE THIS P.V.C. MATERIAL, I'VE BEEN VERY FAMILIAR WITH IT FOR YEARS. SO WHAT MY FRIEND IS SAYING IS THAT THERE'S AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EXPORTS TO...
07:20:30
Boustany, Charles W. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
BEING SUPERSEDED BY COUNTRIES IN EUROPE AND CHINA. IN FACT, WHEN RUSSIA -- WHEN THEY JOINED THE W.T.O., THEY AGREED TO REDUCE THEIR ASK RANCH TARIFFS...
07:22:34
Dreier, David - U.S. Representative, [R] California
LOUISIANA CONSTITUENTS AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE IS REALLY VERY, VERY -- IT'S VERY, VERY RESPECTED IN THIS INSTITUTION AND I WANT HIM TO KNOW HOW MUCH,...
07:29:13
Boustany, Charles W. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
AND LIBERTY. AMERICA'S ALWAYS BEEN THE BEACON OF LIBERTY, INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY, AND IT'S ALSO BEEN THE HOPE OF THE WORLD WITH REGARD TO HUMAN RIGHTS....
07:31:18
Dreier, David - U.S. Representative, [R] California
TO LOVERS OF FREEDOM AROUND THE WORLD, I WILL SAY THAT A CUP OF HOURS AGO, I TALKED TO A FRIEND OF MINE WHO IS LIBYAN. HIS FATHER WAS THIS ELEAD OPPOSITION...
07:33:58
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ELLISON, IS RECOGNIZED FOR 60 MINUTES AS THE DESIGNEE OF THE MINORITY LEADER. THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR 60 MINUTES. THE HOUSE WILL STAND AT EASE....
07:35:01
Ellison, Keith - U.S. Representative, [D] Minnesota
OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO DISCUSS IMPORTANT ISSUES FACING OUR ECONOMY AND THE HUGE CHALLENGES THAT OUR NATION IS FACING, PARTICULARLY WITH...
08:29:30
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
BACK. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: UNDER THE SPEAKER'S ANNOUNCED POLICY OF JANUARY 5, 2011, THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES,
08:29:49
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS, MR. GOHMERT, FOR 30 MINUTES. MR. GOHMERT: THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER.
08:30:07
Gohmert, Louis "Louie" B. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
AND IN THE SUMMER OF 1973, IT WAS A REAL HONOR FOR ME TO BE SELECTED TO GO ON AN EXCHANGE PROGRAM, OF COURSE, I HAD TO BORROW THE MONEY TO GO AND PAY...
09:00:53
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MR. GOMESPERTK MADAM SPEAKER, I MOVE THAT WE DO NOW HEREBY ADJOURN. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE QUESTION IS ON THE MOTION TO AD JOURN. THOSE IN FAVOR...
09:01:05
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IS ADOPTED. ACCORDINGLY, THE >> TOMORROW, THE CHAMBER GAVELS AND AT 9:00 A.M. EASTERN. IT WOULD PROHIBIT THE ENERGY DEPARTMENT FROM ISSUING LOAN
09:01:43
Unidentified Speaker, -
GUARANTEES FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS SUBMITTED AFTER 2011. OF THE HOUSE LIVE WHEN MEMBERS RETURN. IN

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