Look easy, and lee does it incredibly well. And i, in a presentation i did yesterday, i said that one of the very best things about the profession of of being a writers that it introduces me to so many people who are very passionate about the work they do, and they became experts out of enthusiasm. And out of thinking that what they do is the most fascinateing thing in the whole world. Lee dugatkin is a prime example of that thesis. Lee and i met out here in this allegedly real world about two hours ago, but weve known each other for years. We met through our books, and weve communicated electronically for many years. So i want to mention that before i knew that lee is professor of biology at the university of louisville, i knew him as the author of mr. Jefferson and the giant moose which is a very vivid and detailed, wonderful book about Natural History early in the time of a country that, at that time, had a president who was very interested in facts. So lee has over the years writte
Ladies and gentlemen, the president of the United States and his majesty, King Abdullah ii. Thank you very much. Your majesty, thank you for being with us today. Very much appreciated. This is our second meeting since my inauguration, but our first at the white house. Very special place, i can tell you that, ive gotten to know it well. Long hours, very special. Its really an honor to welcome you here today, but before we begin, let me say a few words about recent events. Yesterday, chemical attack a chemical attack that was so horrific in syria against innocent people including women, small children and even beautiful, little babies, their death deaths was an affront to humanity. These heinous actions by the assad regime cannot be tolerated. The United States stands with our allies across the globe to condemn this horrific attack and all other horrific attacks for that matter. Your majesty, jordanians are known for their Legendary Hospitality and we will do our very best to be equally
Ladies and gentlemen, the president of the United States and his majesty, King Abdullah ii. Thank you very much. Your majesty, thank you for being with us today. Very much appreciated. This is our second meeting since my inauguration, but our first at the white house. Very special place, i can tell you that, ive gotten to know it well. Long hours, very special. Its really an honor to welcome you here today, but before we begin, let me say a few words about recent events. Yesterday, chemical attack a chemical attack that was so horrific in syria against innocent people including women, small children and even beautiful, little babies, their death deaths was an affront to humanity. These heinous actions by the assad regime cannot be tolerated. The United States stands with our allies across the globe to condemn this horrific attack and all other horrific attacks for that matter. Your majesty, jordanians are known for their Legendary Hospitality and we will do our very best to be equally
So if the president can support that and certify that, then this falls away. So, we do not say that this deal is not allowed. We simply say that u. S. Institutions, financial institutions, cannot be used for this. And we cannot and will not use the Exportimport Bank at u. S. Tax , a u. S. Taxpayer funded entity, to do this. At the end of the day in april of this year, secretary jack lue told us that. That there would be no access. In eith and either he misled the United States citizens and this body at that time, or they changed their mind. They havent told us which. But neither one is acceptable. With that i yield back. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to the rule, the previous question is ordered on the bill as amended and on the amendment offered by the gentleman from michigan, mr. Huizenga. The question is on the amendment by the gentleman from michigan, mr. Huizenga. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. The ayes have it. The amendment is agreed to. The question is on the eng
[applause] mr. Speaker, mr. President , distinguished guests, and my , my fellows americans, we have a lot of work to do. My former colleagues, you and i have a lot of work to do. Lets get on with it. [applause] needless to say, i am deeply grateful for the wonderfully warm welcome. I can never express my gratitude adequately. I am not here to make an inaugural address. The nation needs action, not words. Nor will this be a formal report of the state of the union. God willing, i will have at least three more chances to do that. [applause] it is good to be back in the peoples house. [cheers and applause] but this cannot be a real homecoming. Under the constitution, i now belong to the executive branch. The Supreme Court has even ruled that i am the executive branch head, heart, and hand. With due respect to the learned justices and i greatly respect the judiciarypart of my heart will always be here on capitol hill. [applause] i know well the coequal role of the congress in our constitut