It is critical that we recognize the growing strategic importance of the Arctic to U.S. interests.

I listened to some of the remarks of the distinguished Senator from Vermont and friend. I think we are both trying to find a path forward to move our appropriations bill, but we are not there yet. This afternoon, I urge my colleagues to…

It can't be a political objective. If it is just a political objective and you don't apply the right science, the right engineering, the right technology, you don't get the result that you really want to have.

So you think you could use maps like the National Hydrography Dataset and the National Wetlands Inventory, those type maps, for regulatory purposes, or particularly for jurisdictional determinations?

I believe the last administration was pursuing policy objectives before looking at the law.

I thank the ranking member for yielding time and for his leadership on our committee. I rise in support of Ranking Member Thornberry's motion to instruct conferees. It is vital that Congress fund all of the projects that have been listed…

It is insulting to infer that anyone wants to have filthy water, that anyone wants to destroy water for recreational use, much less drinking.

I'm not going to unrecuse myself because I have a conflict, because I did--was involved in the campaign and knew some things, can't do it.

If the Transnational Repression Accountability and Prevention Act accomplishes even some of these goals, it will be a much-needed first step to address the problem of INTERPOL abuse.

Congress was--at the same time we passed the last gas tax, we started passing these corporate auto fuel economy standards.

This anniversary is a somber reminder of those sacrifices.

Our Nation has not been the same since.

today I wish to honor the career of Dr. William ``Bill'' Craig, who retired on June 25, 2018, after 58 years of civilian service. Dr. Craig served as the director of the Software Engineering Directorate SED for 30 years at Redstone Arsenal…

today I wish to honor the remarkable career of Ann Richardson McNair, who dedicated over 51 years of service to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and the Redstone Arsenal, both located in Huntsville, AL. Mrs. McNair was an acknowledged…

We cannot lose sight of the continued danger posed by al-Qaeda and its affiliates.

This anniversary is a somber reminder of their sacrifices.

I thank the gentleman for yielding, particularly in regard to the fact that I am speaking in opposition. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition. This bill would authorize the appropriation of $100 million, annually, for the Diesel Emissions…

However, we cannot lose sight of the continued danger posed by al-Qaeda and its affiliates.