Finally, I want to mention our friend Janice Hahn, who took office just, I think, this week as a member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Janice was elected to Congress in 2011 and immediately made strong contributions to her…

Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that Members have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and insert extraneous material into the Record. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman…

Mr. Speaker, I think the comments the gentleman has made show what a difference a Member of Congress can make in the lives of his or her constituents. One of the things I will say as Sam leaves is that we have joint swearing-in sessions…

Mr. Speaker, I had a number of other Members who had planned to be here but, because of the hour, there is a conflicting event, so they will be adding their voices to the Record. Let me just close by saying that our delegation--really, all…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring attention to the real human impact that the drought has had on families across California's San Joaquin Valley. This drought has lasted for 6 years. Tomorrow, the House will have an opportunity to vote on…

Mr. President, the relationship we felt was based on trust and honesty. We never ever misled each other. I just love the Senator's staff. I really do. Our staff developed the same type of relationship that we developed--disagreeing on many…

Madam President, this is a moment for me that, I think it is fair to say, I will never ever forget. I am so honored. I am so honored to have members of my family here, staff from past and present from both my personal office and committee…

Mr. Speaker, I passed legislation called Proud to be an American Day. I was hoping that we could do that on the morning of the Fourth of July, but, because it is a Federal holiday, the Federal immigration people don't work that day. So we…

Madam Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. This is probably the last time I rise on this floor to speak after 23 years of serving here. It may take me a little more than 5 minutes.

My daughter is on the way with my grandkids, who are trying to watch this. Maybe we can delay it a little more than that. Madam Speaker, I want to thank Ms. Lofgren for her leadership in the California delegation. She is the head of the…

Mr. President, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring to the life of Police Officer Lesley Zerebny, a beloved wife, devoted mother, and esteemed colleague who was tragically killed in the line of duty on October 8, 2016. Officer…

Mr. President, today I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the life of Sergeant Steven C. Owen, a beloved husband and father who tragically lost his life in the line of duty on October 5, 2016. Sergeant Owen was born in Encino, CA…

Mr. President, for more than 30 years, Vice President Joe Biden has held a big place in my heart. Through thick and thin, he trusted me to be his partner in so many fights, and I will be forever grateful to him. Joe first impressed me…

Madam President, before Senator Collins leaves the floor, I want to thank Senator Collins for her beautiful remarks about Barbara Mikulski. As I leave here, I have said publicly--the press has asked: What is your hope? I often say: My hope…

The disadvantages in our view, is that, as I mentioned in my opening remarks, the program can be considered, quote-unquote, 'locked in,' so that any attempt to adjust the procurement pace, if Congress has concerns about the program, they…

The LCS isn't just outrageously expensive, it is also outrageously bad at doing its job.

What is even worse is that because of the way the Navy structured the contracts, taxpayers are still responsible for most of the repair costs, even when the shipbuilders are at fault.

If that is not enough, there is more bad news.