First of all, I want to express our collective thanks from this side of the aisle to you for responding to our request to have this hearing.

Our country deserves much better.

I have got to say my number one goal is to do the 2020 Census in new and innovative ways, and effectively and accurately.

Mr. Speaker, let me thank my colleagues--Mr. Smith, Mr. Royce, and Mr. Engel--for their leadership on this resolution. I rise in support of H. Res. 780, urging respect for the constitution of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in its…

Mr. Speaker, thank you for the opportunity here to discuss something that we have talked about now for almost 7 years. It is called infrastructure. It is called Make It In America. It is all about American bridges falling down. This is the…

We cannot rely on anything he says because it changes from one day to the next.

I am appalled that the reaction on Wall Street to Tuesday's election is record highs for bank stocks...

Mr. Speaker, many Americans woke up today and after the elections under a cloud of fear and anxiety. There are children who, for perhaps the first time in their lives, are wondering if this country welcomes and respects them. I rise today…

Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of the late Congressman Steven LaTourette. Congressman LaTourette was a dedicated public servant and talented legislator . . . who understood the value of compromise and the importance of finding common ground…

There must be no sugar coating the reality that a white nationalist has been named chief strategist for the Trump administration.

I think it's outrageous that the National Guard soldiers are being asked to repay bonuses that they had every right to expect.

I'm really concerned about whether or not--in fact, you understand that we have been sitting here fighting to implement Dodd-Frank and trying to work out some of the problems that have been identified with Dodd-Frank.

The word games stop today. Borrowing a customer's money without permission is not a sales practice violation; it's stealing.

Using customers' Social Security numbers to open credit cards without their consent is not wrongful sales behavior; it is identity theft.

For at least 5 years, Wells Fargo pushed aggressive sales goals for low-wage employees that were so unrealistic and so unattainable that some felt pressured to commit crimes just to keep their jobs.

I wonder if you denounce the Financial Services Roundtable's actions to get the CFPB.

Mr. President, I rise to submit a concurrent resolution to honor the great Vin Scully--a magnificent baseball announcer for the Los Angeles Dodgers for the past 67 Major League Baseball seasons. Days ago, Scully announced his final game at…

Mr. President, the decision whether to override the President's veto of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act has been a difficult one. Every Member of this body has vivid memories of September 11: the fires raging in the towers…