it's the exact kind of issue that i think voters in patrick murphy's district or mark crist's district or these other swing districts are going to look at because it's a very clear choice. clear choice. are you for investing in jobs here at home, or do you want to continue this loophole that a lot of creative tax lawyers have exploited to ship jobs overseas? >> maybe one quick answer to this. how do you see the sentiment, the passion that's out there right now? is it mostly anti-incumbent? is it anti establishment, is it anti-obama? what is your sense of the nature of this passion? >> i think it's anti-business as usual. it's anti-the kind of policies and culture that got us into this economic mess. >> but business as usual is not good for the incumbent party. >> well, here's the bing thing this year. we are the party in power in sense that wetch a majority in congress, and we have the white house, but ironically we've also been the party of reform. all the measures that we've been trying to push through the congress are to change the old business as usual that got us into this mess to

today, including two former soldiers this academy knows well, senator jack reed [applause]ssman patrick murphy.- to all of theamilies here, especially the moms and dads, today is a tribute to you as well. your decision to come to west point was made by your sons and daughters, but it is you who instilled in them a spirit of service that has led them to this place in a time of war. on behalf of the american people, thank you for your example. thank you for your patriotism. [applause] to the united stes cadets, and most of all, the class of 2010, it is a singular honor to serve as your commander in chief. as your superintended indicated, under our system, my power as president is wisely limited, but there are some areas where my power is absolute. as your commander in chief, i hereby of solve all cadets who conduct offenses. [cheers and applause] i will lead the definition of "min -- i will leave the definition of "minor" to those who know better. today is your day, a day to celebrate all that you have achieved. we look forward the important service that lies ahead. you have push yourself throug

it is the exact kind of issue that voters in patrick murphy's district or other swing districts are going to look at because it is a very clear choice. are you for investing in jobs at home or do you want to continue this loophole that a lot of creative tax lawyers have exploited to ship jobs overseas? >> how do you see the passion that is out there right now -- is a mostly anti-incumbent or anti-establishment or and i- obama? what is your sense of the nature of this passion? >> i think it is anti-business as usual. and tight the kind of policy and called -- anti-the kind of policy -- >> but that') not good for the incumbent party. >> we are the party in power in the sense that we have a majority in congress and we have the white house. but ironically, we have also been there -- we have also been the party of reform. all of the measures we have been trying to push through congress are today change the old business as usual that got us into this mess to begin with. that is what the wall street reform bill is all about. reforming the systems of taxpayers are not left holding the bag. that i

patrick murphy of pennsylvania. the chair: a recorded vote has been requested. those in support of a recorded vote will rise and be counted. a sufficient number having arisen, a recorded vote is ordered. members will record their votes by electronic device. this is a 15-minute vote. [captioninmade possible by the national captioning institute, inc., in cooperation with the united states house of representatives. any use of the closed-captioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u.s. house of representatives.] the chair: on this vote, the yeas are 234 and the nays are 194. the motion is adopt -- the amendment is adopted. the chair will remind all persons in the gallery, they are here as guests of the house , and any sign of approval or disapproval of the proceedings is in violation of the house. the unfinished business is the request for a recorded vote on amendment number 47, printed in house report 111-498, by the gentleman from maryland, mr. sarbanes, on which further proceed wrgs postponed and

repeal was adopted last night as an amendment sponsored by pennsylvania democrat and army veteran patrick murphy. >> when i served in baghdad, my team did not care whether a fellow soldier was straight or gay. we cared if they could fire their m-4 assault rifle or run a convoy down ambush alley. could they do their job so that everybody in our unit would come home safely? with our military fighting two wars, why on earth would we tell over 13,500 able-bodied americans that their services are not needed? >> woodruff: that is the estimated number of men and women who've been forced to leave the army, navy, air force and marines since "don't ask" was first put in place. under murphy's proposal, repeal would take effect only after the pentagon completes its study into how the change would be implemented. military leaders would also have to certify the change would not be disruptive. the defense department study was announced by secretary robert gates at a hearing in february, and is due by the first of december. >> the question before us is not whether the military prepares to make this change, but

speaker, i rise today in support of the patrick murphy amendment from yesterday and i am proud to have joined my colleagues in repealing the discriminatory don't ask, don't tell policy. as a member of the house approiations committee and select intelligence oversight panel, i did so not only because i believe this is an important step towards full equality, but because i believe repealing this policy will make our military stronger and our nation more secure. mr. speaker, since the don't ask, don't tell policy was created in 1993, more than 13,000 able bodied patriotic people have been jetisonned from the military. we owe these americans a debt of gratitude not disrespect and dishonor. this was not a difficult vote for me. the preamble states, we the people in order to form a more perfect union to provide for the common defense and secure the blessings of liberty, do ordain and establish this constitution. our president often says we are in the constant process of making our nation a more perfect union. in my view, this amendment is vital if we are to uphold the constitution's promise

i've offered an amendment to this legislation with my good friend from pennsylvania, congressman patrick murphy, that is in the en bloc amendment before us. our amendment would authorize competitive grants to the department of energy for colleges to provide degrees in energy-related fields. colleges and universities will be able to use this and put funding toward expanding current programs. i'd like to point out that the community college, which my district has three, would also be eligible to compete for these grants. finally, authorizing these grants will not cost the taxpayers one penny. our amendment simply allows the department of energy to redirect some of its existing education funding towards this valuable new program. i urge support for the murray-altmire provision and for the overall america competes act, and i yield back the balance of my time. the chair: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. the gentleman from tennessee reserves. the gentleman from texas. mr. hall: i reserve the balance of my time. the chair: the gentleman from tennessee is recognized. mr. gordon: i yie

aplaud the leadership of my friend, the honorable congressman and veteran, patrick murphy, in his efforts to do. so by allowing the pentagon to conduct a careful study of the implementation of the repeal, this amendment is a fair balance between any new discriminatory policy and respecting the opinions of our military leaders. in 1993, can i have 30 seconds? ms. pingree: i yield 30 seconds. mr. polis: in 1993 the passage of don't ask, don't tell was the result of a political process, not a military one. today we can rectify that and continue with the process under way where the military consults with and listens to men and women and stakeholders in the military in deciding how to modify this policy and removing the statutory requirement for this policy and allowing the military to do the right thing to improve military readiness and enhance the protection of our country. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. the gelady from maine reserves the balance of her time. the gentleman from florida. mr. diaz-balart: mr. speaker, i hope my friend,

today, including two former soldiers this academy knows well, senator jack reed [applause]ssman patrick murphyl of the families here, especially the moms and dads, today is a tribute to you as well. your decision to come to west point was made by your sons and daughters, but it is you who instilled in them a spirit of service that has led them to this place in a time of war. on behalf of the american people, thank you for your example. thank you for your patriotism. [applause] to the united states cadets, and most of all, the class of 2010, it is a singular honor to serve as your commander in chief. as your superintended indicated, under our system, my power as president is wisely limited, but there are some areas where my power is absolute. as your commander in chief, i hereby of solve all cadets who conduct offenses. [cheers and applause] i will lead the definition of "min -- i will leave the definition of "minor" to those who know better. today is your day, a day to celebrate all that you have achieved. we look forward to the important service that lies ahead. you have push yourself through

vote on a similar measure this week, based on the repeal proposed by senator -- representative patrick murphy. the house armed services committee declined to act on his bill in passing its version of the defense spending measure last week, but speaker pelosi has told gay advocacy groups that she will allow a floor vote if there is enough support in favor of a repeal." we will track all that action and let you know what is happening as it is happening. annapolis, maryland, ed, independent color. caller: good morning and thank you for c-span. i would like to debunk the stupidity of the government does not create jobs. quite frankly, if the government had not build the dams in colorado, california, nevada, arizona, all that part of the country would not be around it if eisenhower had not build the interstate system, we would have the same type of problems we have with railroads. so the government has to be of a certain size and it has to produce. if we want to save money, quite frankly, i was a defense contractor for years and that is where you can really save money. had a good day. host: georgi

the measure put forth by congressman patrick murphy, a democrat from pennsylvania.osed was 168 republicans and 26 democrats. the next call is glenda from pompano beach, florida. caller: good morning. thanks so much. host: thank you. caller: it is about time for our president to be concerned about the gulf after so many days. 30 days. and instead of going to the gulf like he should have done, he decided he would be involved with the duke basketball team. he needs to be more concerned about his responsibility on the coast, the people down there are suffering and he needs not to being worried about a basketball team and duke. host: let me just say. i am not here to defend the present but it is a longstanding tradition for every president to meet with teams in -- it caller: if there is not an emergency, i guess that would be fine. but this was an emergency and he should have been -- he needs to be where he -- in the emergency. host: "of the new york post" also has a story about the website that we and other cable networks have been showing you. they plan to pull the plu

am pleased to recognize the author of h.r. 959, the gentleman from pennsylvania, congressman patrick murphy, for as much time as he may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from pennsylvania is recognized. mr. murphy: thank you, mr. speaker. thank you to the gentlelady of california and also the gentleman from minnesota, congressman kline, my republican colleague, thank you so much for your service to our country in the marine corps and for supporting this bill. i do appreciate it. madam speaker, i'd also like to thank my colleague from across the aisle, republican tom platts from pennsylvania, he has been my battle buddy and my partner on this bill, on this bipartisan bill. his steadfast commitment to our nation's first responders is second to none. we've worked on this bill together for three years now and today finally it will come to fruition and it's been an honor to partner with him. mr. speaker, you know that this is national police week and saturday is national peace officers memorial day. during these times of recognition and reflection, it's critical that we pause and t

signed, sincerely, patrick j. murphy, congress. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the resignation is accepted. for what purpose does the gentleman from massachusetts rise? >> madam chair, ski unanimous consent that all members have fife legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and insert extraneous material into the record. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, so ordered. >> i ask unanimous consent to insert letters regarding the spill between the government and oversight reform and the committee on energy and commerce. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, so ordered. >> i thank the chair and i now recognize the chairman of the full committee, the gentleman from california -- the speaker pro tempore: the the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman will suspend. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to house resolution 329 and rule 18, the chair declares the house in the committee of the whole house on the state of the union for the consideration of h.r. 5019. the chair appoints the gentlewoman fro