I thank the gentlewoman from Ohio. She mentioned Mr. Cartwright who I think epitomizes the concern that exists in this body, in the Congress, for people who go back home every week and meet with their constituents. The constituents of…

My good friend Jodey Arrington--and I sincerely mean that when I say that. A lot of times on this floor, we say ``good friend,'' but I appreciate the effort that he puts into his work. I bring these cards here this evening just to point…

I mean, you cannot say on the record that if Saudi Arabia has the ability to domestically enrich that would impact the desire of other countries in the region to be able to domestically enrich?

I was heartened to see that Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy stated, I think yesterday, well, it may have been earlier today, that he wants to renew the push for the bipartisan legislation that was proposed in the Senate.

seeking asylum at the Southern Border is not illegal: it is a human right enshrined in international and domestic law.

let me thank my colleagues for coming to the floor tonight to reinforce the opportunity that we have. I think we have gotten used to immigration being a perpetual political football in this country. It almost feels and seems…

I thank the gentleman from Colorado, our esteemed leader, for his contribution. I would point out as well that the repeal of WEP and GPO, which directly impacts police officers and firefighters, is contained within our proposal. It needs a…

I am honored to follow my colleagues who have spoken so powerfully on this issue and grateful to my colleague from Connecticut for his leadership, as well to Leader Schumer. We are a Nation of immigrants, proudly and gratefully. Immigrants…

I thank the gentlewoman from California for again highlighting what we are asking for: a vote. Imagine the United States Congress actually voting. Here is the deal: If you have a better idea, please bring it to the floor. Let's vote on it…

I rise this evening with my colleagues to have a discussion about the Nation's number one antipoverty program for the elderly and the Nation's number one antipoverty program for children. More veterans rely on Social Security disability…

I want to point out to Speaker Johnson that he has 158,000 Social Security recipients in his district, and in Louisiana, they receive $233 million in monthly benefits. Think about what that does for economic development for those people…

That is correct. I guess the sad thing is that this needs a vote. It needs a debate. Philosophically, if you believe--and God bless, some on the other side do believe this is some form of socialism and that everybody ought to be able to…

Not only is it true, but I think what the general public needs to understand, and as you point out, Mr. Cartwright, the saying goes like this: Well, people are living longer, so, therefore, because they are living longer, what we ought to…

I thank the gentleman from Rhode Island for his comments, and I wanted to say this, as well, that this is a bill that was constructed by more than 350 different groups across this great country and by Members of this body who put together…

I thank the gentlewoman from Florida for her comments, and I reiterate that all we are asking for is a vote. For those citizens tuned in to C-SPAN and listening tonight, if you are saying, What do you mean? Why is it that you can't get a…

Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives voted in an overwhelming majority, 376-16, to pass H.R. 7659, the Coast Guard Authorization Act. This critical measure, which Congress approves every 2 years, authorizes Coast Guard procurement…

Is there not clearly a ripple effect in the region if we do not require the application of the gold standard in an agreement with Saudi Arabia?

I thank the gentlewoman from New Mexico for her eloquence. There is no one more eloquent or well-versed on this subject than the deaness of the House of Representatives. She is someone who has lived and breathed this issue and has stood up…