this is getting some things done. and it s appropriate that we take up this bill today. and here is why. do you realize 8 % of all 88% of all americans support energy independence? 88%. 65% of all americans think that building the keystone pipeline is what this country should do. now, i have to tell you, i listened to the president and to the excuses that come out of the administration and i think with the supreme court decision in nebraska today the president is out of excuses. he s out of excuses. he s run the gamut on it. no more excuses. it is time that we pass it, the senate pass it and that this legislation go to the president s desk. one of my colleagues said that being here on the floor today is a waste of time. i really disagree with that, mr. chairman. the president vetoing this legislation is a waste not only of the american people s time but of the resources and the taxpayer money that come into the coffers for this government to function. create 20,000 new jobs
representatives, according to the rules and limitations prescribed in the case of a bill. mr. goodlatte: i now yield to the gentlewoman from ohio, ms. kaptur. . ms. kaptur: section 8, the congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the united states, but all duties, imposts, and excises shall be uniform throughout the united states. mr. goodlatte: i now yield to the gentleman from texas, mr. hensarling. mr. hensarling: to borrow money on the credit of the united states, to regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the indian tribes, to establish an uniform rule of naturalization, and uniform laws on the subject of bankruptcies throughout the united states. mr. goodlatte: i now yield to the gentleman from virginia mr. connolly. mr. connolly: to coin money, regulate the value thereof, and of foreign coin, and fix the standard of w
you call us today to grow in the knowledge of that love and invite us to receive your blessings. accept the prayers we offer for our beloved nation, protect it and keep it ever in your sight. fill this house of representatives with your holy wisdom and may that wisdom lead to right action. strengthen these representatives and their staffs as they labor for the common good and for what is just in your eyes. may true harmony, lasting freedom and justice be secured for all so that there may be lasting peace. we ask this in your most holy name, amen. the speaker: the chair has examined the journal of the last day s proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 thjonastdsppve the pledge of allegiance today will be led by the gentleman from pennsylvania, mr. marino. mr. marino: please join me in the pledge. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god indiv
to go to a restaurant, you can apply for a restaurant. they won t hire you unless you are an illegal immigrant. in the state of new jersey, you need not apply at a restaurant to wash dishes, to pump gas, on and on. i could say all of these. mow lawns, work for a landscaping company. host: we appreciate your comments. we will hear from the congressman. guest: music stressing a frustration and number of people expressed. he is expressing a frustration a number of people expressed. if we pass comprehensive immigration reform, we would make a floor so that people would be able to complain to the department of labor or whoever else that they are not paid properly. it would have to be recorded. an unauthorized worker is hired because they can be paid less, because they have fewer rights on the job, because they are less likely to complain. if everybody has a status and has the right therefore to exert their rights, then it should stop the wage decline that he is concerned about.
rare chance to propose and pushed through an agenda for public safety. the assault weapon ban should be renewed and tightened with a special emphasis on those that hold more than 10 rounds. offered by our chaplain, father conroy. chaplain conroy: let us pray. god of the universe, we give us thanks for giving us another day. the people s house gathers today and celebrates in its gathering the wonder of our constitutional form of government. our nation has once again achieved something so often lacking in our world history, the peaceful transition of democratic government. the major change of party in control did not take place, it is still the american experience that our streets are peaceful and winners and losers of elections move on with their lives of dignity. we thank you again for the inspiration of our nation s founders and the legacy they left us with. may the members of this assembly and all americans be worthy of that legacy. may all that is done this day be for your