I think multilateral action is always much more effective than the United States going alone.

Since taking office in 2009, President Obama and his administration have taken a position in 175 cases before the Supreme Court, but the President has only won 79 of those cases. That comes out to just about 45 percent. Indeed, over the…

I do not believe that malicious cyber activity by adversaries can only be, or must be, deterred by cyber activity.

I'm deeply worried about what I consider to be a failure to respond to Russia's violation of the INF treaty.

If the State Department's highest priority is the protection of U.S. citizens, why shouldn't we block remittances to these countries?

I mean, doesn't it make sense to at least deduct the cost?

I can tell you, and I don't know if you picked up on it, but I am extremely frustrated by how our country has handled this.

I find it interesting that some at the FDIC apparently thought your confirmation as Chairman was more important than taking immediate action to protect almost 31,000 banks and 160,000 individuals.

I thank the gentleman for expressing his concerns and for his willingness to work with us on this. Mr. Chairman, I would just like to point out that weapons have proliferated among the Federal agencies. As I said, there are 67 agencies. We…

First, I want to commend my colleague, the gentleman from California (Mr. Calvert), for his and his colleagues on Appropriations' work on this bill. Mr. Chairman, the Environmental Protection Agency spends as much as $50 million per year…

My amendment would not hinder the EPA's ability to enforce the laws on the books. This amendment only limits their ability to employ armed personnel. The EPA will still be able to investigate and prosecute environmental crimes. They will…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Alabama will be postponed. Amendment No. 77 Offered by Mrs. Lummis The Acting CHAIR. It is…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…

Does the Department of Defense believe President Obama's nuclear modernization plans are undercutting nuclear nonproliferation efforts?

I appreciate the gentleman's concerns. Over the last 30 years or so, the air quality in the United States has improved dramatically, despite the fact that we have seen huge increases in vehicle miles traveled, a 30-something percent…

I think a large part of that is due to the regulatory environment.

We have heard the phrase ``land grab.'' This is an ocean grab. There is no cooperation here. This is dictation by the Federal Government to people that live along the coast of the United States of America. It is time to take our oceans and…

I am pleased to introduce this amendment with two of my colleagues, Representative Bill Flores of Texas and Representative John Fleming of Louisiana. Mr. Chairman, I represent coastal Alabama, and I have spent my entire life living on the…