the point and focus of this hearing is the abuse of consent decrees, and I think we got a little off-track on that

It has had a negative impact on the ability to grow the economy.

Let's wait and see how this plays out. Let's wait and see what happens. Do not rush to judgment.

The office of attorney general of the United States is not a normal political office. And anyone who holds it must have total fidelity to the laws and the Constitution of the United States. He or she must be committed to following the law…

I never had meetings with Russian operatives or Russian intermediaries about the Trump campaign, and the idea that I was part of a 'continuing exchange of information' during the campaign between Trump surrogates and intermediaries for the…

I have never met with or had any conversation with any Russians or any foreign officials concerning any type of interference with any campaign or election in the United States.

Let me be clear. I never had meetings with Russian operatives or Russian intermediaries about the Trump campaign, and the idea that I was part of a, quote, continuing exchange of information during the campaign between Trump surrogates and…

I believe we have a distinguished group here from Mr. Compton to Mr. Campbell.

I hope you and Senator Brown can expedite these nominees as soon as possible.

I am also proud of all of the nominees for accepting the responsibility of Federal service.

The Administration needs these people. I call this a sterling group.

This straightforward and bipartisan amendment would provide important clarity for the recreational marine industry as it relates to workers' compensation coverage. For decades, Federal law stated that individuals who build, dismantle, or…

I appreciate the gentleman. He and I have worked together on shipbuilding issues a lot of times, and I appreciate his leadership in that industry. These are recreational vessel companies. They are small companies doing small things on…

I rise as the designee of the gentlewoman from Florida, and I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title XXXV add the following…

We have heard nothing from the Coast Guard this year in opposition to this amendment. In years past, I think the gentleman is correct, we have heard from them, but this year we have heard no opposition. In fact, a recreational vessel being…

The gentleman is right. Workforce training is very important, and that is why we passed on this floor a few weeks ago the reauthorization of the Perkins Act--not by a bipartisan majority, by a 100 percent vote. We have other bills that we…

By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 440 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 440 Resolved, That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker…

House Resolution 440 provides for a complete consideration of H.R. 2810, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018. The rule allows for consideration of 122 amendments in addition to the amendments made in order by…