Madam Speaker, before being elected to Congress, I ran a manufacturing business that did a significant percentage of our sales outside the United States.

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Without the right tools, we can't police our markets from illegal trade.

Without the right tools, we can't police our markets from illegal trade.

The Iraqi Free Press, which did not exist 18 months ago because there was no...

The Iraqi Free Press, which did not exist 18 months ago because there was no...

Like my colleagues, I did about 10 to 15 town hall meetings on this issue;...

Like my colleagues, I did about 10 to 15 town hall meetings on this issue;...

Iraq can emerge as a beacon of hope and democracy in the Middle East, and...

Iraq can emerge as a beacon of hope and democracy in the Middle East, and...

I believe the only measure of government response shouldn't be how much we spend on...

I believe the only measure of government response shouldn't be how much we spend on...

Every year the Federal Government wastes billions of dollars as a result of overpayments of...

Every year the Federal Government wastes billions of dollars as a result of overpayments of...

I am convinced that China needs to be a strong trading partner with the United...

I am convinced that China needs to be a strong trading partner with the United...

If we do not act now to strengthen Social Security, the system that so many...

If we do not act now to strengthen Social Security, the system that so many...

Legislation passed in the aftermath of September 11, 2001 enhanced our intelligence capabilities and strengthened...

Legislation passed in the aftermath of September 11, 2001 enhanced our intelligence capabilities and strengthened...

For far too long, America has been without a comprehensive energy plan, and today consumers...

For far too long, America has been without a comprehensive energy plan, and today consumers...

By offering individuals ownership and control of their health care coverage, we return control to...

By offering individuals ownership and control of their health care coverage, we return control to...

Congress has changed the Social Security system over time, and over 20 times in the...

Congress has changed the Social Security system over time, and over 20 times in the...

The PATRIOT Act brought down the wall separating intelligence agencies from law enforcement and other...

The PATRIOT Act brought down the wall separating intelligence agencies from law enforcement and other...

We have so many people retiring that we do not have enough people paying into...

We have so many people retiring that we do not have enough people paying into...

The government needs to help those in need, but members of Congress shouldn't take advantage...

The government needs to help those in need, but members of Congress shouldn't take advantage...

Time and again we have learned that the best way to achieve growth and create...

Time and again we have learned that the best way to achieve growth and create...

We are a nation that seeks out solutions and refuses to ignore challenges.

We are a nation that seeks out solutions and refuses to ignore challenges.

I believe it's time to put our best ideas on the table and work toward...

I believe it's time to put our best ideas on the table and work toward...

We must remain steadfast in our commitment to our troops, and to those fighting for...

We must remain steadfast in our commitment to our troops, and to those fighting for...

The fact is that one of the earliest lessons I learned in business was that...

The fact is that one of the earliest lessons I learned in business was that...