But we have got to have those eyes wide open and not being willing to buy into Xi Jinping or--what is his name--Hu Jintao and others false representation about what China is doing.

I voted for the Secure Fence Act of 2006, which established everything that we thought would have mitigated illegal crossings.

I just would hope that, you know, the people up that chain of command will realize that, you know, Congress gets fed up with that kind of manipulation.

I am also incredibly grateful to Congressman Chris Smith who had led this fight against trafficking for so long ensuring that there is funding and other provisions to protect, prosecute, and continue educating our communities in a…

So I do believe this a pivotal time to be focused on human trafficking as the U.S. faces a crisis at our southern border that has resulted in countless victims, especially women and children, being exploited while traffickers take…

The bill passed three times in the House. Could not get any movement in the Senate. We finally did.

This is the 41st congressional hearing that I have chaired on human trafficking and I am looking forward to hearing from all of our truly remarkable witnesses.

American businesses have now been put on notice that the rule of law in Hong Kong is dead.

We must correct this injustice. Rail workers doing essential work to keep our economy running should not be forced to choose between their health and a paycheck.

Do you think that 7 days of paid sick leave for rail workers is a good industry standard?

I also think they should join us... in asking that he and the other five, six total, be named... by the Nobel Peace Prize Committee.

Thanks in large part to this Committee's past efforts, Congress passed the STB Reauthorization Act of 2015.

I support the important work that must be done to repair and support supply chains, but this work cannot come at the expense of health and safety of rail workers and vulnerable communities across the country.

What is it about this workforce that they shouldn't be allowed to benefit what most Americans in the workforce do?

Ninety-seven Members of the House, including Chairman Nehls, Ranking Member Payne, and Ranking Member Larsen, actually have already signed a letter requesting fiscal year 2024 appropriations funding for CRISI at the fully authorized level.

Sick leave is a right.

you are really guiding lights for this Commission as to our next steps and what we need to do.

If it does, it will send a terrible message. It will basically mean sanctions mean nothing.