The study committee from the other side, God bless them, their budget plan lengthens the Medicare waiting period from two years to five years.

Some House members want to force Americans to retire later, work through illness, and make financial stability harder.

The Republicans' plan would cut customer service staff, clear and simple.

I missed the following votes due to a family issue. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 230, ``nay'' on rollcall No. 231, and ``nay'' on rollcall No. 232. ____________________

May I inquire as to how much time is remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from New Jersey has 8 minutes remaining.

If this administration cannot protect its citizens, they are not worthy of the authority Americans have trusted them with.

If you don't have strong borders, excuse me, you are not a strong Nation.

If you continue to accept the weakness we are witnessing, you are surrendering the very foundations of our democracy.

As our border descends further into chaos, I can't help but worry that this Nation is becoming increasingly comfortable with accepting weakness.

This is the acceptance of weakness consuming our Nation, and it threatens the safety and well-being of each and every American.

This is a joke. Let's really talk about the real issue. It's the rule of law.

I thank the gentlewoman from Florida for the opportunity to speak tonight in this Special Order, and the gentleman from Illinois, for showing great leadership in what is a wholesome and honorable responsibility to lead these Special Order…

We're not a Nation of the rule of law anymore.

we will never stop working to bring abducted children--your children--home.

I've never seen a more broken woman. She has a deep faith and she just prays for her children and even for her husband, despite the fact that he kidnaped her children.

justice delayed--this isn't even delayed. This is denied.

I find that appalling.

Today the subcommittee is examining Federal efforts to grow the domestic energy sector supply chain and manufacturing base.