Big-City Mayors

Thank you, Chairman Sanders, for holding this important hearing.

Throughout the pandemic, we hailed nurses as heroes. We owe these heroes not just words, but the fair contracts and safe environments they deserve.

Finally tonight, the first order of business under the new House speaker passing a resolution supporting Israel's war against Hamas. It passed with a vote of 412-10, a rare moment of close to total unity, at a pivotal time.

And one rare moment of unity today in the United States House after Congressman Mike Johnson was elected speaker after 22 days of pathetic paralysis. Israel bringing both parties together.

Where do you think we--where are we on that? How far along are we on that?

I'm not saying that you shouldn't, but I'm also now maybe laying the predicate for something else, which is resiliency.

Can I be as bold to say that 'reduce vulnerabilities' goes beyond that or should go beyond that?

We are not all right when Hamas believes that they are fighting on behalf of something and their destructive despicable action that carried out.

You don't care the color of their skin when you're applying the law.

The idea that diversity is important to talk about, to have a criminal justice system that reflects the diversity of the population.

Isn't that the point? Like, what a crazy question: My race, does it matter?

It's important for diversity to be represented on the bench.

He is more Jersey than the Garden State Parkway.

It's an honor to join my senior Senator in singing the praises of Jamel Semper.

He worked--and my Republican colleagues want to note--under a Trump-appointed U.S. attorney.

I stand before my colleagues and the Nation as a proud Representative of the great State of Florida. I truly am beyond blessed to represent the paradise that is Miami-Dade County and the Florida Keys. I am beyond proud to represent my…

I can't even imagine the dire straits that would lead me to send my child on their own on a perilous journey to face an uncertain situation at the United States border. No one does that willingly or without exhausting every other…

Let me reiterate that nearly 125 countries have banned their use by signing onto the United States Convention on Cluster Munitions. For years, the SFOPS bill, our bill, has carried language severely limiting their transfer to other…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania will be postponed. The Acting CHAIR. The Chair understands that amendment 75…

Stripping Palestinians of food, housing, healthcare, education, and opportunities to strengthen their livelihoods only threatens to ignite further unrest, instability, and distress. Such a cutoff would not only affect the West Bank in…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida will be postponed. Amendment No. 74 Offered by Mr. Perry The Acting CHAIR. It is now…

Putting America first actually means our relationships throughout the world in terms of what we invest in and how we raise our concerns and our values and what we do to bring the world together in peace and security. Mr. Chair, I yield…

The United States once again became a proud member of UNESCO this past July. This decision was a huge achievement. It involved several years of negotiation, and it absolutely is in the United States' interest, something only the United…

Ambassador Nuland has proudly represented the United States for 33 years and has been confirmed by the Senate several times. Mr. Chair, if I were about to make a decision about my career, what I am hearing today would be really upsetting…