Surely the solution to the encryption problem is not a technological arms race. It is, in my opinion, Federal legislation.

Are there any parts, components, software, products, or other related items from any Chinese firm, including Huawei, ZTE, or Lenovo, present in the Defense Department unclassified and classified information technology (IT) network?

In my opinion, a technological arms race between the Federal Government and Silicon Valley is not in our collective interest.

Yet, many of the same people in this body and the administration who labeled past mass shootings... were quick to dismiss the notion that the Dallas attack was an act of terrorism.

Today, Americans legitimately fear infiltration by the violent ideology espoused by ISIL.

We must be able to keep guns out of the hands of terrorists.

Without training, direction, or support by a foreign terrorist organization, the Orlando assailant... carried out the deadliest shooting in American history.

Unfortunately, today, the Nation finds itself in a period of heated rhetoric-fueled by fear.

This is the greatest threat of our time, and I urge each of you today to explain to this committee--and to the American people--how you are planning to elevate our defenses to keep Americans safe.

Yet, in the hours and days post-Orlando, members of this body and the Executive branch wasted no time labeling this tragedy as an act of terrorism.

In contrast, last summer, when a gunman... opened fire on 9 parishioners in Charleston, South Carolina, many in this body... refused to label this attack an 'act of terrorism.'

In a time where threats and issues regarding domestic and foreign terrorists, emergency preparedness, immigration, and aviation seem to be at the forefront of our thoughts and concerns, the issues surrounding how we secure the information…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, while I commend Mr. DeFazio and his colleagues for negotiating language to enhance aviation safety, I must rise in opposition to this legislation. My problem with the resolution stems from a…

26 of us sent you a letter July 11, and it was led by Senator Manchin and by this Senator regarding the build-out of rural broadband and the Mobility Fund.

Right now, I think TSA is in the midst of sort of a perfect storm.

In light of the recent attacks at airports in Istanbul and Brussels, I think we are all more cognizant than ever of the importance of TSA's mission.

As we assess allegations of misconduct and mismanagement within TSA, we have to be aware of the fact that such behavior has real and direct implications for our National security.

we have come to a point where it is timely that we urge the Senate to approve the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs conference report. This conference agreement increases funding for veterans programs by nearly 9 percent…