Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 340. Stated against:

All the other freedoms depend on it. If we lose that, not only do we lose our democracy in this country, but the entire world loses us as an example.

perhaps, Mr. President, who is supposed to be in charge of taxes coming to our Nation, and who so frequently tells us that the American people are not paying enough taxes, might want to wander down the hall at the White House and turn to…

The American people expect answers about whether the Federal Government is treating all taxpayers equally or if the wealthy and politically connected get special treatment.

it is my honor today to rise in support of Rachel Bloomekatz to serve as a judge on the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. People often think of the courts, especially the circuit courts--this comes from a nonlawyer, keep in mind--as…

Our veterans deserve the SERV Act, and I ask that you vote yes on the SERV Act.

One more ridiculous thing from the Justice Department. This is as wrong as it gets.

First, let me say thank you to the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressman Steven Horsford, for shaping our message tonight and reminding us so eloquently of what our role is to be here as a Member of Congress, as a member of…

I want to thank Congressman Nunn, who referenced the bipartisanship.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of subtitle D of title XVI, insert the following: SEC. 16__. EXCLUSIVE MEANS FOR THE SECRETARY…

I appreciate the support of my colleagues to get this amendment to this point and, frankly, the commitment to the work ahead. It is important for our national security, but the whole premise of the Department of Defense is to support and…

The amendment I have offered would prevent the Department of Defense from purchasing data that would otherwise require a warrant, court order, or subpoena. The amendment would also end unauthorized surveillance practices. The government is…

This amendment doesn't deal with Ukraine, it deals with NATO. It doesn't say anything bad. It denounces people that don't do what they said. I denounce people that don't keep their word. Shame on you. You said you would do something, and…

I must say that I consider the opposition to this amendment, which no one raised an objection to the actual amendment that I am offering, dilatory. I think it could be objected to by the Chair and gaveled down, and we could just call the…

This is an important signal to send to all our allies. We are, indeed, your allies, but we are not going to fund or fight your wars. You are not buying insurance for America to carry the load. We are a participant. We would love a…

This amendment expresses a sense of Congress. This doesn't even have teeth on it. It just asks nicely, please, NATO allies, would you contribute the amount that you said you would, please? It is a kind ask. It is a sense of Congress that…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Strike section 217. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 583, the gentleman from Ohio (Mr…

This amendment requires the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress a report on allied contributions to defense spending. The 1985 NDAA established an annual report from the Department of Defense on allied contributions to our common…