Unfortunately, we must first address the crisis at our southern border, a crisis that both sides acknowledge has to be managed.

It is unconscionable that this body won't do anything about it.

Over $4 billion, that is a direct cost of illegal immigration. Direct cost, right there.

So how important is Congress doing its job to you?

I would admonish our Congress to get back to work and take the steps necessary to solve for that current crisis.

We need to fund the opportunity for these children.

Securing our border and enforcing our laws is the only way to help solve this problem.

People are still wanting to come to this country. They still see us as the greatest nation in the world, the freest.

Estuaries are unique and highly productive waters that are important to the ecological and economic bases of our nation.

We know the right thing to do, and we put obstacles in our way to keep us from doing the right thing.

It has often been said that forests are the lungs of the Earth, but a lot of people do not realize they are also kind of the kidneys of the Earth.

Should be held to a very high level of proof before it interferes with someone's exercise of religion.

I thank my good friend from Texas for yielding me this time. Madam Chairwoman, my amendment in this en bloc package is very simple. It transfers $1.5 million from the general administration account to the homeless assistance programs and…

there has been a lot of confusion and outright misinformation about some proposed arms sales to our gulf partners--specifically, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. I am grateful for the opportunity this morning to clear up a few…

I ask unanimous consent that the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Arms Sales

many State legislatures across the country have taken action recently to protect unborn babies from the violence of abortion. My home State, for instance, Arkansas, has just passed a law to protect unborn babies after 18 weeks of…

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX, this 5- minute vote on the motion to recommit will be followed by a 5-minute vote on passage of the bill. The vote was taken…

Here we are, in the people's House, charged with the responsibility of taking taxpayers' money and making sure that it is spent properly, with proper oversight. And yet, we are about to vote on a bill that is set to top-line numbers; that…