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Mr. Speaker, let me just note that today I am paying close attention to the healthcare issue. I don't want anybody to think when they look at me giving this speech on the floor of the House that this is evidence that there is arm-twisting…
I don't believe that Assad was any more brutal, any more dictatorial than a number of our friends and allies in that region.
Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to introduce to the House and bid welcome to Father Mike Gutierrez today. He is the pastor at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and school in the city of Baldwin Park in California. Thank you, Father, for…
Mr. Speaker, we are seeing President Trump attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act, both breaking his own promises and making it worse for American families. He promised to protect Americans with preexisting conditions, but any State…
One of the key issues this subcommittee will be looking at is the adequacy of current information-sharing authorities and the degree to which they strike the right balance between security and civil liberty concerns.
Mr. Chair, despite all the rhetoric, this bill does really just one thing: it takes the appointment of the Register away from Dr. Carla Hayden, the most qualified Librarian we have ever had at the Library of Congress, and gives it to…
Mr. Speaker, this is a bill that should be opposed, and I agree with Mr. Polis that it is unfortunate it is being rushed because this may be one of the more significant votes we will take about our economy in this Congress. I have heard a…
It is limited only by Senate confirmation. It cannot be limited by a list prepared by Congress. {time} 1300 I would just say, finally, that if there is a conflict of interest, as has been suggested, the Librarian cares only about the…
I look forward to public, transparent analysis where we have an objective needs assessment, risk assessment, and an engineering assessment as to the cost-benefit of this potentially huge investment.
Mr. President, I wish to oppose the nomination of Alexander Acosta to be Secretary of Labor. I did not come to this decision lightly, but, after closely examining Mr. Acosta's record, I cannot in good conscience vote for his confirmation…
I can't imagine what it is like to be here to sit on this anniversary.
Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Colorado for his leadership and for yielding me time. Here I am again. I rise in opposition to the rule and the underlying bill, and I urge my colleagues to defeat the previous question so that my…
We have differences of opinion respectfully, but to the degree that it is appropriate, I would like to also work with the chairman.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark the National Day of Silence, which took place last Friday, April 21. That is a day when young people come together to raise awareness about the issues faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender…
For all of these reasons, Mr. Speaker, and all of these conflicts of interest, it is why the President needs to reveal his tax returns, it is why we have bipartisan legislation. We should defeat the previous question and sign on to the…
I very much respect your work and the ultimate desire that you have.
It would be wonderful if we could get, knowing the passion involved--and I don't want to put words in your mouth, but your original testimony to depoliticize as much as possible.