This is clearly a deplorable reality in any country, this violation of human rights and the exploitation of children.

I mean, that's common sense to me that this is a functional way to enforce the law.

It should inspire the best of all of us to look to real constructive solutions.

I now ask if you all might stand for a moment of silence for these people and the service that they provided. Thank you very much. This concludes our report. Let me remind you that, today, we have a full and exciting program, including…

In addition, we have supported the work of the House Democratic Partnership, so ably led by two of our good friends and colleagues, David Price and Peter Roskam, both of whom will be with us today. The HDP aims to support the legislative…

Good morning. Barbara, thank you very much. It is always a great honor and a real pleasure to be back here in the House Chamber and especially being here with friends and so many colleagues. Thank you all for being here. Let me begin by…

I introduced the Child Labor Exploitation Accountability Act, which would hold corporations accountable for the exploitation of children and workers.

Bob, Loretta, Dennis, and Bart, thank you very much for those informative remarks, and thank you very much for all you do for FMC. Bart has told you about the important work done by the Congressional Study Group on Korea. I want to note…

If they know they were going to pay a severe price for it, then you would see it less happening.

I also thank all of the many volunteers, the former Members of Congress who make FMC's success possible. All the work that you have heard about today is done by volunteers who are former Members of Congress. It is estimated that more than…

I introduced the Child Labor Exploitation Accountability Act, which would hold corporations accountable for the exploitation of children and workers.

section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may…

Let me say that I am happy to see that the gentleman from Michigan admits that the Department of Energy is not banning gas stoves. I keep saying it, but he did say that they are not banning them, at least not yet, he said. I want to stress…

We are talking about people who are trying to help other human beings, organizations like the Catholic Charities.

My colleagues on the other side of the aisle love to claim that they support lower energy costs, but the fact is that this bill will increase costs for consumers. As a result of appliance efficiency standards in effect today, the average…

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 2. Page 2, line 18, strike ``or any substantially similar rule''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant…

He is saying, I'm more important than the country. These are my papers.

section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may…