On Armed Forces Day, we honor those who serve bravely and sacrifice selflessly in our name.

They serve with integrity and do whatever the country they love asks of them, choosing flag over fortune and service over self-interest.

Based on the process and policy improvements that are already being implemented across the Federal Government, we can continue to modernize the Federal Government's review and permitting of infrastructure projects.

In taking steps to improve our infrastructure, we must remember that the protection and continued enjoyment of our Nation's environmental, historical, and cultural resources remain an equally important driver of economic opportunity.

In the face of chaos and tragedy, their steady hands provide vital, life-saving services.

I again urge the Congress to consider my FY 2014 Budget, which takes a balanced approach to further deficit reduction and replaces sequestration.

We can start by modernizing our roads, bridges, and ports.

My Administration remains dedicated to providing these courageous first responders... with the support they need to aid the American people in their darkest hours.

We need to do everything we can to create good, middle-class jobs right here in America.

During Emergency Medical Services Week, we pause to offer our gratitude to these remarkable men and women.

I hereby direct the following: Modernization of Review and Permitting Regulations, Policies, and Procedures.

We are bound by a sacred obligation to ensure our service members and their loved ones have the resources and benefits they have earned and deserve.

This modernization shall build upon and incorporate reforms identified by agencies pursuant to Executive Order 13604 and Executive Order 13563.

My Administration is committed to expanding international commerce that creates jobs and grows our economy.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and accomplishments of Moses Harrison. His judicial successes have been well chronicled, but he got elected to the Illinois Supreme Court in 1992 and served for 8 years before becoming the chief…

I find it incredibly ironic, you know, on the one hand you are arguing today that the IRS is not corrupt, but the subtext of that is you are saying, look, we are just incompetent.

Our goal is to modernize some of these environmental laws that we oversee and make sure the states are playing a significant role in implementing them.

This is not a new concept. Legislation has been introduced previously by my friends across the aisle to ensure that federal agencies comply with all federal and state environmental laws.