mr. sarbanes is recognized for 60 minutes as the designee of the minority leader. mr. sarbanes: thank you, mr. speaker. i ask unanimous consent that all members have five legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the summit of my special order. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. sarbanes: mr. speaker, i appreciate the opportunity to speak to the chamber this evening. i want to talk about the topic of money and politics which is something i think americans across the country are increasingly anxious about because it really jeopardizes the voice they should have in their politics and democracy and their own government. yesterday there was a special election in florida's 13th district. and the results of that election will get commented on at length in the coming days, people will try to make forecasts about what it meaners in 2014 election cycle, generally they'll analyze it, look at the data, and they'll prognosticate as to what the implications of it are going forward. but a lot of that commentary will miss what

mr. sarbanes is recognized for 60 minutes as the designee of the minority leader. mr. sarbanes: thank you, mr. speaker. i rise today to address the issue of money and politics. i address it knowing that many of my constituents and many americans across the country are in pretty bad mood about washington, about politics as usual, about congress. they're angry because they feel like their voice can't be heard. they're frustrated because they feel like somebody else writes the rules, somebody else makes the policy, and their opinions on issues don't matter. a big part of the reason for that frustration and that anger is they look out and they see these super p.a.c.s and other big money campaign donors and p.a.c.'s and special interests pouring money into washington, pouring money into our political system. and they feel like those are the folks who call the shots here in washington. that when it comes time for us to make public policy, too often the institution of congress leans in the direction of the big money and the special interests and away from the priorities an nee

mr. sarbanes: modern greece has been a staunch and dependable ally of the united states. our relationship is based on shared democratic values and respect for individual freedoms. the spirit that guided the greek people in securing their freedom nearly 200 years ago resides within them still. it is the reason i am confident that greece will overcome the economic and humanitarian crisis that it faces today. the united states must and will stand as a strong partner in greece's efforts to regain its footing, to take full advantage of new opportunities emerging in the eastern mediterranean and to move forward as a vital economic and cultural resource for pa critical region of the world. knowing that america and greece and together allow us to proclaim -- [speaking greek] i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. for what purpose does the gentleman from texas seek recognition? >> i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. poe: mr. speaker