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mr. boehner, the speaker of the united states house of representatives. t speaker pro tempore: the speaker is recognized for one minute. the speaker: let me thank my colleague for yielding and express my support for h.r. 3, the no taxpayer funding for abortion act. this commonsense bipartisan legislation codifies the hyde amendment and similar policies by permanently applying a ban on taxpayer funding of abortion across all federal programs. last year we listenedo the american people through our america speaking out project and they spoke out on this issue loudly and clearly. we included it in our pledge to america, and today we're taking another step toward meeting that commitment in keeping our word. a ban on taxpayer funding of abortion is the will of the american people and ought to be the law of the land. but the law, particularly as it is currently enforced, does not reflect the will of the american people. this has created additional uncertainty, given that americans are concerned, not just about how much we're spending, but how we're spending it.
mr. boehner, the speaker of the united states house of representatives. t speaker pro tempore: the speaker is recognized for one minute. the speaker: let me thank my colleague for yielding and express my support for h.r. 3, the no taxpayer funding for abortion act. this commonsense bipartisan legislation codifies the hyde amendment and similar policies by permanently applying a ban on taxpayer funding of abortion across all federal programs. last year we listenedo the american people through...
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mr. boehner and the house tea party caucus which they call themselves to get elected.o get elected and we expect that definition, we're defining them as republicans in name only, in one issue, if they'll hold the ceiling on the national debt, they're not. if they raise it, they're going to be advertised everywhere and we're going to run candidates against them in their own districts if they raise it on that one issue only. [inaudible] >> well, and they've got time to change. i think they moved the date to august now, so we're going to -- we're going to pressure them some. yes, ma'am. >> what i've noticed -- i'm looking at the revenue stream compared to the barometric product and what i noticed when we increased our spending by 800 billion, that took it up to 18%. and then we've had a drop-off of revenue ever since. shouldn't we demand as a obvious mathematical issue that they cut 800 billion that they incurred or started to increase two years ago and then a trend down to 14 or 15% so that we could pay off some of the debt and contract the base as a businessman that's a
mr. boehner and the house tea party caucus which they call themselves to get elected.o get elected and we expect that definition, we're defining them as republicans in name only, in one issue, if they'll hold the ceiling on the national debt, they're not. if they raise it, they're going to be advertised everywhere and we're going to run candidates against them in their own districts if they raise it on that one issue only. [inaudible] >> well, and they've got time to change. i think they...
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mr. boehner: mr. speaker, i ask unanimous consent to speak out of order for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. the speaker: i want to thank the speaker and thank my colleagues for the time. one of the most important members of the house community is not a member of the house. the house selected a chaplain to deliver the opening prayer, a continuing aradition started in the first continental congress. as the house grew so did the chaplain, which they looked for advice and counsel. the chaplain sees to the well-being of this institution which serves people of all faithsnd a nation that has always put trustin god. our national motto is an echo of the 16th psalm which in part says preserve me, o lord -- i'll start me over. preserve me, o god, for thee do put my trust. in many ways the chaplain is the anchor of the house. so it's with regret we bid farewell to reverend dan, who retired after 11 years of distinguished service. father dan left behind one last blessing. he recommended someone who he felt would be a
mr. boehner: mr. speaker, i ask unanimous consent to speak out of order for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. the speaker: i want to thank the speaker and thank my colleagues for the time. one of the most important members of the house community is not a member of the house. the house selected a chaplain to deliver the opening prayer, a continuing aradition started in the first continental congress. as the house grew so did the...
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mr. boehner opened his bidding at $35 billion, and yet actually obtained just $20 billion, spent in the election, folks. worth about five days worth of u.s. borrowing. it seems that house speaker john boehner and his fellow republicans in name only love to spend other people's money just as much as the democrats. last year, the house republican minority joined with the two- party device -- to fight furiously against obamacare. but after a hollow, purely symbolic repeal vote, they adamantly refuse to use their genuine power to six obamacare, medicare, medicaid, or any of the other out of control entitlements that threaten to bankrupt our nation and destroy our currency. not even a question. washington is far wing 40 cents per dollar of federal spending -- barring 40 cents per dollar of federal spending every day, to bury our children beneath the smothering national debt. yet, these house wino's refused to hide -- rhino's refused to hide president obama's mastercard. we have all heard of rep. paul ryan's for a budget. it does not get balanced until 2063. i am old enough already, but i will never s
mr. boehner opened his bidding at $35 billion, and yet actually obtained just $20 billion, spent in the election, folks. worth about five days worth of u.s. borrowing. it seems that house speaker john boehner and his fellow republicans in name only love to spend other people's money just as much as the democrats. last year, the house republican minority joined with the two- party device -- to fight furiously against obamacare. but after a hollow, purely symbolic repeal vote, they adamantly...
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mr. boehner has been a surrenderist , if that as a word, who waved the white flag before the first shots were fired, before the battle was even join. and instead of that $100 billion in cuts, he started his bidding at $35 billion. and obtained just $20 billion, a spit in the ocean, folks. worth about five days were the u.s. borrowing. it seems that house speaker john maynard boehner and his rino republicans in names only seemed to love to spend money like his fellow democrats. we fought furiously against obamacare, but once in power, boehner's republican majority after a hollow, purely subjective repeal vote refuse to use their genuine power to fix medicare, medicaid, or any of the out of control entitlements which threaten to bankrupt our nation and destroy our currency. not even a question. washington is borrowing 40 cents per dollar of federal spending, to bury our children between this -- under this national debt. the wimpy house rino's refused to hide obama as mastercard. paul ryan, we heard about his so-called courageous budget, adds $9 trillion to the u.s. debt and does not get ba
mr. boehner has been a surrenderist , if that as a word, who waved the white flag before the first shots were fired, before the battle was even join. and instead of that $100 billion in cuts, he started his bidding at $35 billion. and obtained just $20 billion, a spit in the ocean, folks. worth about five days were the u.s. borrowing. it seems that house speaker john maynard boehner and his rino republicans in names only seemed to love to spend money like his fellow democrats. we fought...
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mr. boehner and the house tea party caucus, that they call themselves to get elected. and we expected that definition, we are defining them as republicans in name only on one issue. if they will hold the ceiling on the national debt, they are not. if they raise it, they are going to be advertised everywhere and we will run candidates against them in their own districts if they raise it, on that one issue only. >> (inaudible). >> and they have time to change. i think they moved the date to august now. we are going to pressure them some. yes, ma'am. >> what i noticed, i am looking at the revenue stream gross domestic product. and i noticed when we increased our spending by 800 billion, that took it up to 18% and have had a drop in revenue ever since. shouldn't we demand that they cut 800 million that they increased two years ago and trend down to 14% so we can pay off the debt. to me as a businesswoman this seems logical and prudish action. >> and as a businesswoman, my math teacher would be all over me to figure that out, but we have economists to address that. >> feder
mr. boehner and the house tea party caucus, that they call themselves to get elected. and we expected that definition, we are defining them as republicans in name only on one issue. if they will hold the ceiling on the national debt, they are not. if they raise it, they are going to be advertised everywhere and we will run candidates against them in their own districts if they raise it, on that one issue only. >> (inaudible). >> and they have time to change. i think they moved the...
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mr. boehner was noncommittal." that this "the new york times" are and that. the senate welcomed in the newest member from nevada. he was appointed to finish the term. representative joe donnelly of indian announced he would run for the senate -- of indiana announced he would run for the senate. that's also in "the new york times" this morning. richard, an independent, you are next. caller: good morning. host: good morning. caller: congress is living up to their own standards again. they will do or say anything except what they should do, cut the size of government. there's plenty of room to cut government. take the department of energy, for instance. and they were established in 1988, i believe, by reagan to decrease our dependence on foreign oil. at that time, we depended -- 20% of our oil came from other countries. today, 30% of our oil comes from other countries. cost $26 billion to run that agency. they have somewhere around 20,000 employees and they -- i believe they have another 100,000 of the contract -- 100,000 that they contract. we are lied to on a
mr. boehner was noncommittal." that this "the new york times" are and that. the senate welcomed in the newest member from nevada. he was appointed to finish the term. representative joe donnelly of indian announced he would run for the senate -- of indiana announced he would run for the senate. that's also in "the new york times" this morning. richard, an independent, you are next. caller: good morning. host: good morning. caller: congress is living up to their own...
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mr. boehner, the speaker of the united states house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: the speaker is recognized for one minute. the speaker: let me thank my colleague for yielding and express my support for h.r. 3, the no taxpayer funding for abortion act. this commonsense bipartisan legislation codifies the hyde amendment and similar policies by permanently applying a ban on taxpayer funding of abortion across all federal programs. last year we listened to the american people through our america speaking out project and they spoke out on this issue loudly and clearly. we included it in our pledge to america, and today we're taking another step toward meeting that commitment in keeping our word. a ban on taxpayer funding of abortion is the will of the american people and ought to be the law of the land. but the law, particularly as it is currently enforced, does not reflect the will of the american people. this has created additional uncertainty, given that americans are concerned, not just about how much we're spending, but how we're spending
mr. boehner, the speaker of the united states house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: the speaker is recognized for one minute. the speaker: let me thank my colleague for yielding and express my support for h.r. 3, the no taxpayer funding for abortion act. this commonsense bipartisan legislation codifies the hyde amendment and similar policies by permanently applying a ban on taxpayer funding of abortion across all federal programs. last year we listened to the american people...
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mr. boehner. have a great day. host: an email stay says the wrong ned contradict host: arguing the problem is for-profit health care. if we transition to a true subject manifest, all these problems can be solved. our next call, kathy on our democrats line. from michigan. caller: good morning ped and c-span. let me read the headlines from tuesday, may 10. that's travers city. the person who causeded the theft here was the i.r.s. there is a perverted amount of money and a lot say they want medicine. ceo's and c.f.o.'s make tons of money. you have nurses on the floor that make -- come pairtively very little money. hospitals are very -- anymore. 5 lot of things around furniture. stuff that has nothing to do with seeking medical care. host: so a reworking of the health care as far as hospital sincere needed? roip if there's one firm, you can start out wherever. caller: you just needs the basic. clean room. it's pretty straightforward if -- and i worked in medicine for 14 years. so i saw quite a bit of this. host: what d
mr. boehner. have a great day. host: an email stay says the wrong ned contradict host: arguing the problem is for-profit health care. if we transition to a true subject manifest, all these problems can be solved. our next call, kathy on our democrats line. from michigan. caller: good morning ped and c-span. let me read the headlines from tuesday, may 10. that's travers city. the person who causeded the theft here was the i.r.s. there is a perverted amount of money and a lot say they want...
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mr. boehner, the speaker of the united states house of representatives.he speaker pro tempore: the speaker is recognized for one minute. the speaker: let me thank my colleague for yielding and express my support for h.r. 3, the no taxpayer funding for abortion act. this commonsense bipartisan legislation codifies the hyde amendment and similar policies by permanently applying a ban on taxpayer funding of abortion across all federal programs. last year we listened to the american people through our america speaking out project and they spoke out on this issue loudly and clearly. we included it in our pledge to america, and today we're taking another step toward meeting that commitment in keeping our word. a ban on taxpayer funding of abortion is the will of the american people and ought to be the law of the land. but the law, particularly as it is currently enforced, does not reflect the will of the american people. this has created additional uncertainty, given that americans are concerned, not just about how much we're spending, but how we're spending it
mr. boehner, the speaker of the united states house of representatives.he speaker pro tempore: the speaker is recognized for one minute. the speaker: let me thank my colleague for yielding and express my support for h.r. 3, the no taxpayer funding for abortion act. this commonsense bipartisan legislation codifies the hyde amendment and similar policies by permanently applying a ban on taxpayer funding of abortion across all federal programs. last year we listened to the american people through...
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mr. boehner has been a surrenderist -- not a word, we looked it up. from michelle bachman, the debt ceiling vote will offer an opportunity that was squanlderred during the vote for the 2011 continuing resolution. you're in a tough spot. >> i'm a regular guy with a big job. i went to washington 20 years ago because i thought government was too big, spent too much and wasn't being held accountable. i don't feel differently today. this impending debt load on our kids has to be dealt with and it will be. >> why not use an increase in revenues? tax hikes to help with the debt problem? what's tent that the tax cuts oe bush era have accomplished their goals? >> what some are suggesting is we take the money from people who would invest in our economy and create jobs and give it to the government. the fact is you can't tax the people we expect to invest in the economy and create jobs. washington doesn't have a revenue problem. washington has a spending problem. >> you talk about creating jobs. when the bush era tax cuts were passed in 2001, unemployment was 4.
mr. boehner has been a surrenderist -- not a word, we looked it up. from michelle bachman, the debt ceiling vote will offer an opportunity that was squanlderred during the vote for the 2011 continuing resolution. you're in a tough spot. >> i'm a regular guy with a big job. i went to washington 20 years ago because i thought government was too big, spent too much and wasn't being held accountable. i don't feel differently today. this impending debt load on our kids has to be dealt with and...
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mr. speaker, we're going to take a break and we'll continue with speaker john boehner from the capital on "face the nation" right after this. we're america's natural gas. and here's what we did today in homes all across america: we created the electricity that powered the alarm clocks and brewed the coffee. we heated the bathwater and gave kelly a cleaner ride to school. cooked the cube steaks and steamed the veggies. entertained dad, and mom, and a neighbor or two. kept watch on the house when they slept. and tomorrow we could do even more. we're cleaner, domestic, abundant and ready now. we're america's natural gas. the smarter power today. learn more at anga.us. >> smith: welcome back to the special edition of "face the nation." i'm harry smith sitting in for bob schieffer. mr. speaker, one of the things that seems to be dragging down the economy-- you've got one in four mortgages in the united states that are underwater. some estimates say there may be another five million foreclosures in the pipeline still to come. people are scared to death about what's happening with their biggest
mr. speaker, we're going to take a break and we'll continue with speaker john boehner from the capital on "face the nation" right after this. we're america's natural gas. and here's what we did today in homes all across america: we created the electricity that powered the alarm clocks and brewed the coffee. we heated the bathwater and gave kelly a cleaner ride to school. cooked the cube steaks and steamed the veggies. entertained dad, and mom, and a neighbor or two. kept watch on the...
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houses speaker republican john boehner and former new york city mayor rudy giuliani, another republican. the successful navy seals mission eraseeds the criticism that shadowed mr. obama, since his candidacy for president, namely that he was not up to the job of commander in chief as some have said. the decision to raid the bin laden compound made the president look exactly what he is, namely, the commander in chief. the decision also led to a major jump in his approval rating. air cbs new york times poll has his approval rating at 57%, mp two weeks ago. but not all the numbers for president obama are good. on the economy, his numbers are not good. 55% of americans disapprove of how he is handling the economy. 34% of americans approve. question, will the boost had his approval rating it may not through next week, john. we'll have to see. look, in 1992, a little known southern governor named bill clinton was able to defeat george walker bush at 92% job approval following the first persian gulf war, because he honed in on one simple slogan -- it's the economy, stupid. and this week we got some mixed economic numbers, unemployment rate back up to 9%, gas prices st
houses speaker republican john boehner and former new york city mayor rudy giuliani, another republican. the successful navy seals mission eraseeds the criticism that shadowed mr. obama, since his candidacy for president, namely that he was not up to the job of commander in chief as some have said. the decision to raid the bin laden compound made the president look exactly what he is, namely, the commander in chief. the decision also led to a major jump in his approval rating. air cbs new york...
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houses speaker republican john boehner and former new york city mayor rudy giuliani, another republican. the successful navy seals mission eraseeds the criticism that shadowed mr. obama, since his candidacy for president, namely that he was not up to the job of commander in chief as some have said. the decision to raid the bin laden compound made the president look exactly what he , namely, the commander in chief. the decision also led to a major jump in his approval rating. air cbs new york times poll has his approval rating at 57%, mp two weeks ago. but not all the numbers for president obama are good. on the economy, his numbers are not good. 55% of americans disapprove of how he is handling the economy. 34% of americans approve. question, will the boost had his approval rating it may not through next week, john. we'll have to see. look, in 1992, a little known southern governor named bill clinton was able to defeat george walker bush at 92% job approval following the first persian gulf war, because he honed in on one simple slogan -- it's the economy, stupid. and this week we got some mixed economic numbers, unemployment rate back up to 9%, gas prices stil
houses speaker republican john boehner and former new york city mayor rudy giuliani, another republican. the successful navy seals mission eraseeds the criticism that shadowed mr. obama, since his candidacy for president, namely that he was not up to the job of commander in chief as some have said. the decision to raid the bin laden compound made the president look exactly what he , namely, the commander in chief. the decision also led to a major jump in his approval rating. air cbs new york...
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>> no, i would tell them that i think speaker john boehner has come up with a good formula. it's not on/off, it's not yes/no. it is mr. president, how many spending cuts are you willing to accept? we'll give you the same as you'll give us in spending cuts. so, if you only want $500 billion over the next five years in spending cuts, fine, here's a $500 billion increase in the debt ceiling. and by the way, you'll be back by the end of the year for another debt ceiling, but i think the president also has to be held to accountability for flexibility. if the debt ceiling counts that much, what is he willing to be flexible on? take one item that congressman ryan has proposed and most governors agree with. if you were to block medicaid, that one step is $700 billion to the federal government, about $200 billion to the state government, so that's a trillion dollars less in debt over the next decade. i would not agree to just an automatic blank check debt ceiling. you know, if yours kids came in and had run up their credit cards and said bail me out, you wouldn't say to them, you don't have to change your behavior, here, have
>> no, i would tell them that i think speaker john boehner has come up with a good formula. it's not on/off, it's not yes/no. it is mr. president, how many spending cuts are you willing to accept? we'll give you the same as you'll give us in spending cuts. so, if you only want $500 billion over the next five years in spending cuts, fine, here's a $500 billion increase in the debt ceiling. and by the way, you'll be back by the end of the year for another debt ceiling, but i think the...
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mr. kamm, brady, and others, as well as minority leader boehner and i as whip said we need to focus on it jobs in the economy. for two years, speaker pelosi and the democratic majority did it their way to they passed nearly a trillion-dollar stimulus bill, which it failed to get people back to work, they insisted on the nearly trillion- dollar health care overhaul that the public still does not support. and repeatedly tried to impose the largest tax increase in american history. they did not focus on jobs, and that is why we saw the outcome of the november 2010 elections. people are tired of the lack of results and focus on the important issue of the economy. that is why when we were in the minority last year and we put out the pledge to america, we were actually going to focus on what people care about, getting americans back to work, and in our pledge to america, we said we were quick to adopt a two- pronged approach. the first was to get the fiscal house in order. we have at about that, as you know, with the rise in the budget, which puts the plan out there and has a proposal to cut sp
mr. kamm, brady, and others, as well as minority leader boehner and i as whip said we need to focus on it jobs in the economy. for two years, speaker pelosi and the democratic majority did it their way to they passed nearly a trillion-dollar stimulus bill, which it failed to get people back to work, they insisted on the nearly trillion- dollar health care overhaul that the public still does not support. and repeatedly tried to impose the largest tax increase in american history. they did not...
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boehner. pretty soon we'll be hearing the announcements coming in from the sergeant of arms introducing the prime minister of israel with the famous words, "mr. mr. speaker, the prime minister of israel." we are joined in studio, what's the most important thing you want -- you would like to hear from the prime minister of israe israel? >> well, i think we need to hear from him to go beyond the nationalist ideological slogans and start talking substance. i think it's an important day for him, but he knows as well that if he wants to make peace, he has to make peace with the palestinians, and he should be talking to us because we are his partners in this attempt to end the conflict in the middle east. >> is it acceptable to the palestinian authority, the leadership of president abbas that what the president said the other day that the basis of negotiations should be the pre-1967 agreement with the land swaps? is that acceptable to you? >> the palestinian leadership has welcomed the speech of president obama. we continue to appreciate the efforts that the president and the administration are making in order to bridge the gaps, get the parties b
boehner. pretty soon we'll be hearing the announcements coming in from the sergeant of arms introducing the prime minister of israel with the famous words, "mr. mr. speaker, the prime minister of israel." we are joined in studio, what's the most important thing you want -- you would like to hear from the prime minister of israe israel? >> well, i think we need to hear from him to go beyond the nationalist ideological slogans and start talking substance. i think it's an important...
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mr. speaker, providing for a chance for a free-flowing debate which speaker boehner indicated before the election last year, was absolutely essential for us to do. and so these are commitments that were made to the american people throughout the election process. they sent a very strong message by sending 87 new members of the house on the republican side. nine members on the democratic side. 96 newly elected members to the house of representatives that their message was to deal with this issue, ensuring americans have access to quality health care but don't expand the federal government's involvement in it and ensure that since we had bills dropped on us in the middle of the night, one very famous one, the cap and trade bill, a 300-page amendment given to us that no one had seen at 3:00 in the morning as the measure was being reported out. they said read the bill. they said make sure that you have a degree of accountability and transparency in your deliberations. and i will say, mr. speaker, that if you look at what's happened in the last four months we have had more amendments consider
mr. speaker, providing for a chance for a free-flowing debate which speaker boehner indicated before the election last year, was absolutely essential for us to do. and so these are commitments that were made to the american people throughout the election process. they sent a very strong message by sending 87 new members of the house on the republican side. nine members on the democratic side. 96 newly elected members to the house of representatives that their message was to deal with this...
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boehner asking him to do so. he has said the oil companies should pay their fair share. mr. ryan, the chair of the budget committee, has acknowledged that in his own district. and yet in the budget that is proposed by the republicans, big oil still gets a big subsidy from the taxpayer. it would mean a great deal to us in a situation where we are saying to seniors, we are going to cut medicare and you are going to have to pay $6,000 a year more at a minimum for fewer benefits because we want to cut medicare at the same time we are giving tax cuts, big tax breaks to big oil. so here we are today, we have -- just last week exxonmobil reported $10.7 billion in profit during the first quarter of 2011. over $10 billion in profit. a 69% jump from last year. in fact, this quarter marks some of the largest oil profits since 2008. democrats are introducing comprehensive legislation. mr. tim bishop is going to be leading us on the previous question which we urge our colleagues to vote no on so that we can bring up mr. bishop's legislation. much of what that does is to eliminate tax bre
boehner asking him to do so. he has said the oil companies should pay their fair share. mr. ryan, the chair of the budget committee, has acknowledged that in his own district. and yet in the budget that is proposed by the republicans, big oil still gets a big subsidy from the taxpayer. it would mean a great deal to us in a situation where we are saying to seniors, we are going to cut medicare and you are going to have to pay $6,000 a year more at a minimum for fewer benefits because we want to...
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mr. chairman. first, chairman bernanke, have a couple of statements that were recently made by the speaker of the house, john boehner, and i would like to ask about them. the first is he said, quote, we are calling for the end to the government spending binge that is crowding out private investment and threatening the availability of the capitol needed for job creation. now several economists reach you did the notion that given particularly now with our current slack in the economy and corporate america having lots of money and still being reluctant to invest for other reasons, so they disputed the notion that we are crowding out private investment with government spending. do you agree with speaker's statement that the government spending is at this time crowding out private investment? >> there is a lot of crowding out as you pointed out interest rates are quite low. there is a lot of excess resources available for the firm's that need to for civil high your additional workers obviously. that being said of course if we don't address the fiscal trajectory that we are on we are going to be facing increasingly severe
mr. chairman. first, chairman bernanke, have a couple of statements that were recently made by the speaker of the house, john boehner, and i would like to ask about them. the first is he said, quote, we are calling for the end to the government spending binge that is crowding out private investment and threatening the availability of the capitol needed for job creation. now several economists reach you did the notion that given particularly now with our current slack in the economy and...
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of the people of hawaii of speaker boehner, chairman lungren, the architect of the capitol, the capitol police and all others who assist in this event. at this time, mr. speaker, i'd like to inquire as to whether there's any other speakers. if there are no other speakers, then, mr. speaker, i yield back the remainder of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman from hawaii yields back the remainder of her time. the gentleman from california is recognized. mr.00 glenn: it gives me great pleasure to join my colleague from hawaii to bring this resolution to the floor particularly because my daughter who was married in this town on sunday is on her way to hawaii to celebrate her honeymoon and i believe will actually still be there on june 5 so she will see that up close and personal. so i would urge all my colleagues to support this resolution. and with that, mr. speaker, i would yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from california yields back his time. all time having expired. the question is will the house suspend the rules and agree to senate concurrent resolution 16? those in favor say aye. those opposed,
of the people of hawaii of speaker boehner, chairman lungren, the architect of the capitol, the capitol police and all others who assist in this event. at this time, mr. speaker, i'd like to inquire as to whether there's any other speakers. if there are no other speakers, then, mr. speaker, i yield back the remainder of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman from hawaii yields back the remainder of her time. the gentleman from california is recognized. mr.00 glenn: it gives me great...
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boehner last month. they worried that washington would throw away the important progress they have fought and died for. last saturday, mr. chairman, in my district was a banquet to honor armed services day. there were more than 1,200 veterans, people who are serving, people who have served, their families, and numerous gold star families were there. the theme of the night was persistence. and you could tell from those families that have suffered the most and from those veterans that they did not want to have their sacrifice squandered away because of some washington political compromise. mr. chairman, i suggest we need to learn from them and be inspired from them and reject this amendment. the chair: all time for debate on the mcgovern amendment has expired. the question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from massachusetts. all those in favor say aye. all those opposed, no. in the opinion of the chair, the noes have it. the gentleman from massachusetts. mr. mcgovern: i ask for a recorded vote. the chair: pursuant to clause 6 of rule 18, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from massac
boehner last month. they worried that washington would throw away the important progress they have fought and died for. last saturday, mr. chairman, in my district was a banquet to honor armed services day. there were more than 1,200 veterans, people who are serving, people who have served, their families, and numerous gold star families were there. the theme of the night was persistence. and you could tell from those families that have suffered the most and from those veterans that they did...
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mr. steven m. ford. >> wow. i've got a lump in my throat to see dad and we're so proud, and i echo susan's sentiments and thanking the leadership, speaker boehnersman verne allens, who's dad assistant for years and so much help to get this statue put in here today. i look out in the audience, and there are a lot of people in this audience that had a lot to do with this back in 1974 to help heal this nation. i see secretary bill pullman. i saw frank, paul o'neill. vice president cheney, rumsfeld. so many people went into dad's administration, carla hill's somewhere out there, to heal this nation back in 1974. susan is exactly right. our family is at very this moment in this rotunda, in this capitol because of dad. i remember -- well, ronetly, what, 4 1/2 years ago we stood here for dad's funeral. and susan and my brother jack, my brother mike down here, i can't tell you the honor that each one of us felt as we came in here and watched thousands of people come through to pay their respects to dad. i know mike and susan and jack and myself, we all stood here to shake hands with those people, those great citizens of this country who came to pay res
mr. steven m. ford. >> wow. i've got a lump in my throat to see dad and we're so proud, and i echo susan's sentiments and thanking the leadership, speaker boehnersman verne allens, who's dad assistant for years and so much help to get this statue put in here today. i look out in the audience, and there are a lot of people in this audience that had a lot to do with this back in 1974 to help heal this nation. i see secretary bill pullman. i saw frank, paul o'neill. vice president cheney,...
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boehner, distinguished senators, members of the house, honored guests i'm deeply moved by this warm welcome. an i'm deeply honored that you have given me the opportunity to address congress a second time. mrme that we were the new kids in town? and i do see a lot of old friends here. and i see a lot of new friends here as well. democrats and republicans alike. israel has no better friend than america and america has no better friend than israel. we stand together to defend democracy. we stand together to advance peace. we stand together to fight terrorism. congratulations, america. congratulations, mr. president, you got bin laden. good riddance. in an unstable middle east, israel is the one anchor of stability. in a region of shifting alliances, israel is america's unwavering ally. israel has always been pro-american, israel will always be pro-american. my friends, you don't have to -- you don't need to do nation building in israel. we are already built. you don't need to export democracy to israel, we've already got it. and you don't need to send american troops to israel, we defend ourselves. you have been very generous in giving us tools to do the job of defending israel on our own. t
boehner, distinguished senators, members of the house, honored guests i'm deeply moved by this warm welcome. an i'm deeply honored that you have given me the opportunity to address congress a second time. mrme that we were the new kids in town? and i do see a lot of old friends here. and i see a lot of new friends here as well. democrats and republicans alike. israel has no better friend than america and america has no better friend than israel. we stand together to defend democracy. we stand...
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mr. chairman. first, chairman bernanke, have a couple of statements that were recently made by the speaker of the house, john boehner, and i would like to ask about them. the first is he said, quote, we are calling for the end to the government spending binge that is crowding out private investment and threatening the availability of the capitol needed for job creation. now several economists reach you did the notion that given particularly now with our current slack in the economy and corporate america having lots of money and still being reluctant to invest for other reasons, so they disputed the notion that we are crowding out private investment with government spending. do you agree with speaker's statement that the government spending is at this time crowding out private investment? >> there is a lot of crowding out as you pointed out interest rates are quite low. there is a lot of excess resources available for the firm's that need to for civil high your additional workers obviously. that being said of course if we don't address the fiscal trajectory that we are on we are going to be facing increasingly severe
mr. chairman. first, chairman bernanke, have a couple of statements that were recently made by the speaker of the house, john boehner, and i would like to ask about them. the first is he said, quote, we are calling for the end to the government spending binge that is crowding out private investment and threatening the availability of the capitol needed for job creation. now several economists reach you did the notion that given particularly now with our current slack in the economy and...
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boehner, distinguished senators, members of the house, honored guests i'm deeply moved by this warm welcome. an i'm deeply honored that you have given me the opportunity to address congress a second time. mr. vice president, do you remember the time that we were the new kids in town? and i do see a lot of old friends here. and i see a lot of new friends here as well. democrats and republicans alike. israel has no better friend than america and america has no better friend than israel. we stand together to defend democracy. we stand together to advance peace. we stand together to fight terrorism. congratulations, america. congratulations, mr. president, you got bin laden. good riddance. in an unstable middle east, israel is the one anchor of stability. in a region of shifting alliances, israel is america's unwavering ally. israel has always been pro-american, israel will always be pro-american. my friends, you don't have to -- you don't need to do nation building in israel. we are already built. you don't need to export democracy to israel, we've already got it. and you don't need to send american troops to israel, we defend ourselves. you have been very generous in giving us tools to do t
boehner, distinguished senators, members of the house, honored guests i'm deeply moved by this warm welcome. an i'm deeply honored that you have given me the opportunity to address congress a second time. mr. vice president, do you remember the time that we were the new kids in town? and i do see a lot of old friends here. and i see a lot of new friends here as well. democrats and republicans alike. israel has no better friend than america and america has no better friend than israel. we stand...
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boehner from the university and other scholars were critical about the house republican budget that includes cuts to social services. his remarks are about 15 minutes. by the power invested in me, i congratulations, mr. speaker. [applause] board of trustees. er. [applause] [cheers and applause] >> president, thank you for that warm welcome. i do not know about you, but i began my day today by counting my blessings. my wife, my two daughters my 11 brothers and sisters, the great country we live in. also, the privilege to have given me in allowing me to address the catholic university class of 2011. this university has stood over the years and stands today at the center of catholic intellectual life in america. i am a lal alumni of xavier university, another great catholic university, but being here today with your new president, the cardinal, and the distinguished faculty and trustees, let me say how impressed i am with the continued growth and success of this institution and i am truly humbled to take part in this ceremony today. it has a long time since the cardinal came to washington, as the archbishop. i was very proud when he became one of the brand new cardinals. for those of you who may have g
boehner from the university and other scholars were critical about the house republican budget that includes cuts to social services. his remarks are about 15 minutes. by the power invested in me, i congratulations, mr. speaker. [applause] board of trustees. er. [applause] [cheers and applause] >> president, thank you for that warm welcome. i do not know about you, but i began my day today by counting my blessings. my wife, my two daughters my 11 brothers and sisters, the great country we...
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boehner, doctor of laws. [applause] >> by the power invested in me, i confirm the honorary degree as represented by the president been authorized by the board of trustees. congratulations, mr. speaker. [applause] [cheers and applause] >> president, thank you for that warm welcome. i do not know about you, but i began my day today by counting my blessings. my wife, my two daughters, my 11 brothers and sisters, the great country we live in. also, the privilege to have given me in allowing me to address the catholic university class of 2011. this university has stood over the years and stands today at the center of catholic intellectual life in america. i am a loyal alumni of xavier university, another great catholic university, but being here today with your new president, the cardinal, and the distinguished faculty and trustees, let me say how impressed i am with the continued growth and success of this institution and i am truly humbled to take part in this ceremony today. it has a long time since the cardinal came to washington, as the archbishop. i was very proud when he became one of the brand new cardinals. for those of you who may have gotten wet while you were waitin
boehner, doctor of laws. [applause] >> by the power invested in me, i confirm the honorary degree as represented by the president been authorized by the board of trustees. congratulations, mr. speaker. [applause] [cheers and applause] >> president, thank you for that warm welcome. i do not know about you, but i began my day today by counting my blessings. my wife, my two daughters, my 11 brothers and sisters, the great country we live in. also, the privilege to have given me in...
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boehner, distinguished senators, members of the house, honored guests i'm deeply moved by this warm welcome. an i'm deeply honored that you have given me the opportunity to address congress a second time. mr president, do you remember the time that we were the new kids in town? and i do see a lot of old friends here. and i see a lot of new friends here as well. democrats and republicans alike. israel has no better friend than america and america has no better friend than israel. we stand together to defend democracy. we stand together to advance peace. we stand together to fight terrorism. congratulations, america. congratulations, mr. president, you got bin laden. good riddance. in an unstable middle east, israel is the one anchor of stability. in a region of shifting alliances, israel is america's unwavering ally. israel has always been pro-american, israel will always be pro-american. my friends, you don't have to -- you don't need to do nation building in israel. we are already built. you don't need to export democracy to israel, we've already got it. and you don't need to send american troops to israel, we defend ourselves. you have been very generous in giving us tools to do the job
boehner, distinguished senators, members of the house, honored guests i'm deeply moved by this warm welcome. an i'm deeply honored that you have given me the opportunity to address congress a second time. mr president, do you remember the time that we were the new kids in town? and i do see a lot of old friends here. and i see a lot of new friends here as well. democrats and republicans alike. israel has no better friend than america and america has no better friend than israel. we stand...