We hear a lot of talk, especially from my colleagues on the other side of the aisle, about regulation of being by definition Federal overreach.

I am hoping we are going to figure out a way to grow the Army.

A major shortcoming in this initiative is the inadequate sustainment, restoration, and modernization funding.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 3004, which would extend authorization for the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission through October of 2021. The low country and sea islands of our southeastern States, including…

Before I close, let me--I would be remiss if I didn't mention that rural hospitals across the country are struggling financially...

this whole question of mandatory funding is one that troubles me greatly because, frankly, we don't have the jurisdiction in this committee to do that.

We have got to make tough choices about how and where to spend taxpayer dollars...

A strong and stable Europe is, of course, a vital national security interest of ours.

Our presence in Kuwait has been critical to prosecute the current fight against ISIL.

We want to build interoperability, we want to build effective partnerships and allies.

We need to be always aware of the people that serve, and make sure they have the equipment also.

We really need to do everything we can to make it faster and smoother.

It is going to come as no surprise to my colleagues that I am going to talk about the Arctic.

We are working to stop and ban the use of torture, because it does not serve our national interests.

A leading candidate for president is telling the American people and the world that torture works.

U.S. Park Service is having a hard time with pilots and mechanics.

I find these rants frightening and dangerous to our Nation.

The Arctic is a resource-rich environment feeling the full effects of climate change.