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Madam Speaker, I rise in support of H. Con. Res. 83. Our single greatest responsibility is the safety and security of the American people; and as the elected representatives of the American people, it is our solemn duty to ensure that our…
Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of my colleague Representative Slotkin's resolution regarding war powers. First and foremost, I am extremely grateful that the Iranian ballistic missile attacks on A1 Asad Air Base and Erbil resulted…
Mr. President, first, I thank the Senator from Arkansas for his wonderful remarks. We had a similar event in Rhode Island with veterans of the Battle of the Bulge who recounted their stories and who were celebrated by our State leaders…
Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Texas for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise today because this is a good day. I don't want to discuss yesterday. I don't want to discuss issues that divide us in this Chamber. I want to discuss…
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the Articles of Impeachment against Donald J. Trump, the 45th President of the United States. Mr. Speaker, no one runs for Congress to impeach a President. But this President has left us no choice…
Madam Speaker, our Nation was founded on certain principles: that government should be of, by, and for the people; that a system of three coequal branches of government would provide the checks and balances necessary to ensure the people's…
Madam President, we are rapidly running out of time to protect our future and that of our children and grandchildren from worsening climate upheaval. America ought to be taking every measure available to rein in greenhouse gas emissions…
Mr. President, I thank Chairman Enzi. I am delighted to join Senator Enzi on the floor today to talk about our bill. An enormous amount of work has gone into preparing for it, including, I want to say, more than a dozen hearings that…
Mr. President, I rise to discuss the fiscal year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act. After several weeks of debate and negotiation, the House and Senate Armed Services Committees have completed the conference report, which addresses…
This bill will make important investments in education and early childhood development, recognizing the importance of safety, access to clean water and food, and access to education.
I strongly support H.R. 4864, the Global Child Thrive Act, sponsored by my friends, Joaquin Castro and Brian Fitzpatrick.
Mr. President, I am here to speak about the success of the Affordable Care Act in Rhode Island. It has been very well managed in Rhode Island, and it has made a very big difference in many, many lives. The marketplace plan that the…
Madam Speaker, I want to thank the gentleman for yielding, and I want to congratulate and thank Chairman Smith for his leadership on the House Armed Services Committee, as well as Ranking Member Thornberry. Madam Speaker, I rise today in…
Mr. President, I rise again to call this Chamber to wake up to the threat of climate change, and in this particular case, to say about the Paris agreement and to say in chorus with literally millions of Americans, we are still in. In…
Impeachment isn't especially the central remedy for conduct that corrupts elections. The primary check on President's power is political ever.
Men and women have died on the battlefield to protect our democracy. The least we could do is show the courage to stand up tonight and do our part to protect our democracy.
As the -- at the Constitutional Convention, George Mason described impeachable offenses as attempts to subvert the constitution.
Mr. President, today, most jobs require some kind of postsecondary credential, whether a certificate. an associate's or bachelor's degree. an advanced or professional degree, or an apprenticeship. Moreover. the workplace is changing with…