I hope all my colleagues will join in this resolution.

We must send a warning to anyone thinking about meddling in future American elections.

Any investigation needs to be held in the light of day so that Americans concerned about the undermining of our democracy can hold those responsible accountable.

I firmly believe that the most appropriate context for such an investigation is with an independent, bipartisan commission.

We will not stand for their brazen interference in democratic elections in this country and around the world.

The very fundamentals of our democracy are at stake.

I do not believe that we should view this as a partisan issue.

I would encourage this administration to do the same thing.

I think that was a stupid comment. But it was a comment.

I want to commend my colleague on the other side of the aisle, Mr. Connolly, for in that invasion of Crimea he has stood up relentlessly against the Russian action there.

I find his explanation impossible to be taken seriously.

This committee has an important role to play.

At Vladimir Putin's orders, Russia's agents tried to swing last year's election in favor of President Trump.

We can't wait any longer.

The fact that they had the nerve to interfere in our elections should make all of us pause.

All right. And then in my district, my district has many small communities with a very limited tax base.

HUD is tasked with supporting housing needs across America in urban, suburban, and rural communities alike.

Prior to the approval of this Federal grant, all 14 members of the California Republican delegation sent a letter to you regarding high-speed rail being an infeasible, counterproductive project.