I could not disagree more with the prior comments. In fact, the best way to define my opinion of the prior comments would be to justify something we use where I come from. I come from the Ozark Hills, and we refer to that as hogwash…

Had I been present, I would have voted AYE on Roll Call No. 409. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Crawford). There being no further amendments, under the rule, the Committee rises. Accordingly, the Committee rose; and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr…

Madam President, before I get into my remarks, I would just like to say a few words on this 23rd anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Twenty-three years ago, America and the world changed forever. We will never forget those who lost…

I want to speak from my heart right now on a subject matter that we dealt with yesterday in the rotunda not too many feet from this House floor. I was honored to be at the ceremony yesterday for the 13 Gold Star families, the 13…

Our adversaries are buying up our farmland. I mentioned that. The U.S. is currently losing 175 acres of farm and ranchland every hour for housing and other industries. The reduction in the amount of land for sale is contributing to the…

When we talk about land for farmers and ranchers, we are really talking about that top eight inches of soil, which for some of you that may not recognize, that we consider that a living, breathing organism because of the organisms there…

Madam President, before I get started on this, I thank my colleague from Tennessee. I also want to note to my friend from Illinois that we are not doing anything else on this floor. We are certainly not moving an appropriations process. We…

Lastly, I want to reflect on today, 9/11, as a day of remembrance. This is now the 23rd anniversary of the fateful date in U.S. history when Islamic terrorists on planes loaded with people crashed into the World Trade Center. Let's keep…

I thank Mr. Kelly for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise today to join my colleagues in remembering the life and legacy of our good friend, our colleague, Mr. Pascrell. I had the honor of working with Bill over the years as a member of the…

I just question whether that is a good set of perspectives to be a judge whose job will be to enforce the law.

Detaining people at the border is motivated by financial incentives and political calculations, rather than any legitimate or evidenced-base purpose.

I just question whether that is a good set of perspectives to be a judge whose job will be to enforce the law.

Detaining people at the border is motivated by financial incentives and political calculations, rather than any legitimate or evidenced-base purpose.

I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I thank the gentlewoman from Virginia (Ms. Wexton) for her courage. We love her, and America thanks her. Recognizing Patrick O'Hanlon

I missed one Roll Call vote today. Had I been present, I would have voted ``YEA'' on Roll Call No. 400.

I was born in Texas but proudly represent Missouri. I thank my friend from Minnesota for allowing me to speak. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support this important appropriations bills package before us. As China continues to build up its…

Reclaiming my time, Mr. Speaker, I appreciate very much the gentleman from Oklahoma and his willingness to work with me on that. As he pointed out, we will have ample opportunity in conference to work these issues out. I give the gentleman…

Why is it a good idea to go over the heads of the people of Missouri and give this expressway, which is being developed by a private company that's making probably billions of dollars on it as they take farmers' land?