When we talk about accountability, we think of great leaders here in the Congress, even people who have reached out as mentors. I can think of no one higher that has that honor for my respect than the colleague, the part of our delegation…

Thank you, Chairman Chaffetz. We are going to talk about some specific egregious behavior. It wasn't long that I was here and serving with Chairman Chaffetz on the House Oversight Committee that we were requested to meet with the inspector…

I thank Congressman DeSantis. Mr. Speaker, tonight, in closing, we have had an evening which we have called and labeled ``the People's Night,'' one of many that we plan on holding. I thank the dozen or so colleagues who have shown their…

I thank the gentleman from Texas for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I rise today to express my gratitude for the hard work and dedication put forth by Chairman Thornberry, Ranking Member Smith, and their colleagues on the Armed Services Committee…

On rollcall No. 125 I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' Stated against:

In traveling throughout the district this past week, people shared with me their frustration at the ambiguous language from this administration in describing the evils of radical Islamist terrorism. Though I greatly respect the office of…

Today, I rise to honor a great man who left his mark--in fact, a legacy--on our State of North Carolina. Coach Dean Smith retired as the winningest coach in FBS history, but many will remember Dean Smith as a pioneer in another arena. Dean…

We are rapidly approaching a crossroads regarding the President's executive actions that provide de facto amnesty for millions of illegal immigrants. On February 27, the appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security runs out. Here…

Every day small businesses and local governments are weighed down by Washington's numerous regulations. H.R. 50, the Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act, acts to curb the constant rules and regulations that Washington…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Speaker, ``middle class economics'' is the President's new catchphrase and method to pay lip service to helping American families--more smoke and mirrors. In November, voters spoke loudly and clearly in sending…

Thank you, Congresswoman Jackson Lee, for your eloquence on such an important issue. Mr. Speaker, there are millions of victims who are trapped in the United States and around the world who are suffering in silence. In many cases, the men…

I thank Congresswoman Wagner for her work in organizing this Special Order, and I also thank Representative Mark Meadows in allowing us to lead with such an important piece of legislation. It was only a week ago that we celebrated the life…