I was delayed by Speaker Pelosi's metal detectors. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 379.

I was held up at Speaker Lobby security. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 379.

I thank the ranking member for the time. I would have been here a little bit earlier, but previous commitments kept me from speaking during general debate. I rise in opposition to this package of appropriations bills. I am the ranking…

Count me among one of those Members of Congress who didn't vote for what I would call the world's largest infrastructure spending package in the history of the world.

Today is the 141st day since Putin commenced his illegal, brutal invasion of Ukraine. Vladimir Putin continues to direct his gang of thugs to target Ukrainian civilians. We have seen this play from Czar Putin before, with the mass murder…

I thank my good friend from East Texas, Judge Gohmert, with whom I have had such a great association over these past several years and thank him for his leadership in this people's House. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the life of a…

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Arkansas is recognized for 5 minutes.

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question are postponed. Amendment No…

I claim the time in opposition. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Arkansas is recognized for 5 minutes.

There is a place and a time to debate wilderness and wild and scenic rivers, but I don't think the NDAA is the place for that. In conclusion, I strongly urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment which will harm our environment and do…

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question are postponed. {time} 0200…

In conclusion, I will strongly urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment, which has no place in a bill that is supposed to bolster our national security, not harm it. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

After visiting the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias, Teddy Roosevelt famously declared: ``A grove of giant redwood or sequoias should be kept just as we keep a great and beautiful cathedral.'' Madam Speaker, today that cathedral is on…

I come to the floor of the Senate to honor an important member of Her Majesty's diplomatic service, Mr. Edward Ferguson. Edward has been the latest in a long line of impressive British diplomats who have furthered the Special Relationship…

today, I join Senator Boozman with a heavy heart to mourn the death of a young patriot and a selfless public servant. Last month, Jeremiah Story, a member of the Arkansas National Guard and a correctional officer at the Perry County…

I rise today with my fellow Senator from Arkansas, Mr. Cotton, to honor Jeremiah James Story, a Perry County Detention Center officer, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty last month. Born in Conway, AR, Jeremiah was a 2020…

I would not be supporting him for 2024. He acted irresponsibly. During that time, he was a risk to the nation, absolutely.

I think it's a very appropriate ruling.