it's hard to read some of the texts that are exchanged be some between some of these FBI officials and not realize there's enormous political animus taking place there.

I think the American people should take some relief in that.

The Federal Government under the Obama administration did not do a good job using those resources.

The energy production on private lands has completely smoked that on Federal lands.

Things can co-exist. They can. You can have both energy production and you can have a very productive ecosystem.

I believe in our democracy and what you're doing. I think we always have to be mindful of protecting our own democracy.

If you think you're going to get democracy in the world, we better empower the women.

his policy at the border is, as I said, is a disgrace to our country.

Mr. Speaker, I stand here today, not only as a Member of Congress but as a mother, to say that I am outraged, I am heartbroken, and I am embarrassed by the barbaric activity of our government on our borders. The Trump administration's…

As some people say, otherwise you're going to be on the menu.

Our shipyards, fleet readiness centers, and air logistics complexes are critical in America's ability to project power.

This has been a very helpful hearing, and I just appreciate everyone being here and the participation--record participation by members who are really dedicated to work with you on behalf of the American military.

to me is abominable and just it goes against everything that I know I was raised to believe about a great country.

I have seen, not only in this country but around the world is we have an administration that is trying to, I will say, disempower women in every way possible.

This sustainment industrial base provides the backbone for the military to respond to a variety of contingencies.

I call to order the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness.

That is 20,000 too many.

Well, you are not doing that when you do not disclose.