I applaud the administration for trying to put some sanity into these regulations so that people know how to deal with them.

There is no common sense in what is going on in many of these rules that are getting passed down.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) appreciates the opportunity to submit this statement for the record.

They don't want to sidestep the rules or avoid the rules. They want to know what the rules are so that they can meet the regulations...

I would like to take some time and apologize to all those farmers, those construction workers, everybody that is out there in this country trying to do the right thing...

The most effective way to address these issues is through implementing effective and pragmatic environmental policies under the Clean Water Act that balance environmental, economic, and social outcomes.

I thank the gentleman from Alaska for yielding. Mr. Chairman, my colleagues on the other side of the aisle proclaim that they are concerned about the environment, but that does not mean that I am not concerned about the environment or that…

In the face of increasing belligerence from Russia and China and an unstable Middle East, Members of this House have a choice. We can choose dirtier foreign energy over responsibly developing a tiny parcel of land already set aside for…

September 11 is a solemn anniversary. Eighteen years later, we still remember the toll from that terrible day. Nearly 3,000 Americans lost their lives in the attacks on the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and United Flight 93, but every…

I respectfully request your Committee investigate the actions and decisions made by the VA throughout the entirety of this episode.

This is unacceptable.

I believe in second chances, but not in life-or-death circumstances.

Thank you for the opportunity to speak before your Committee on a matter of great importance.

We need to treat them like family--that means guaranteeing something like this never happens again in a VA facility.

The President in no way, form or fashion has ever promoted or encouraged violence.

Let us let our own children know that we will stand against the forces of fear. When there is talk of hatred, let us stand up and talk against it. When there is talk of violence, let us stand up and talk against it.

I rise today to recognize a remarkable Arkansan at the end of a 38-year Army career. LTG Aundre Piggee, who will retire in September, is the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army for Logistics. His nearly four-decade career has taken him…

On occasion it is important to reach out to the rural areas of our country for wisdom, and we are going to reach out to west Texas, near Clarendon, Texas. I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Thornberry), my friend, the…