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We did not have a prisoner exchange. We released duly convicted prisoners in our courts of law, and we waived warrants that were outstanding.

Mr. President, I rise today to address the bait-and- switch being pulled on the American people in this Congress regarding catfish inspection. We have all been told by lobbyists for fish importers and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam that…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the defense legislative fellow in my office, Senior MSG Trey Walker, be granted floor privileges for the duration of the consideration of the National Defense Authorization Act. The PRESIDING…

Do you agree that that private actors face genuine risk of being held accountable for doing what the current Administration is encouraging them to do?

The President himself has suggested it could be as high as $150 billion.

But from the JCPOA itself somewhere in the neighborhood of $100 billion?

I would not because the sanctions environment is confused.

Yeah. And then of course there is the additional benefits of economic growth since the JCPOA and the Obama administration have brought 6 percent growth to Iran while leaving us with 2 percent growth.

Enormous risks, in fact heightened risks after implementation day, as opposed to less risk.

Mr. Speaker, Jesus said: ``Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.'' This poignant verse is inscribed on the headstone of Arkansas and American hero and Hot Springs native Chief Petty Officer Adam…

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the bill. Over the past few years, we have seen mismanagement, cost overruns, and project delays at our Veterans Affairs facilities and hospitals across this country. While the biggest construction…

Mr. President, I would like to honor all Arkansas law enforcement officers as this week's Arkansans of the Week. This week marks the 54th National Police Week. On Sunday, we marked National Peace Officers Memorial Day, a day set aside by…

Mr. President, I want to express my strong support for the 2017 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill. Senator Collins and Senator Reed deserve tremendous credit for their leadership on this bipartisan bill…

Mr. Chairman, I would also like to commend the Material Management and Minimization program for the work that they have done, but as was stated before, the House Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies of the…

Mr. Chairman, I would like to emphasize that, even with these additional 20 missiles, we will still be below the numbers for FY 2015 and FY 2016. This is an unfunded request and high priority for the Army, and I encourage a positive vote…

Mr. Chairman, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Rogers).

Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize 43 years of service to young men in Garland County, Arkansas, by Coach Jerry Clay, whose 269 wins as head coach at Fountain Lake High School and Lake Hamilton High School are sixth all-time on the list of…

Mr. Chair, 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 subtitle B of title I, add the following new section: SEC. 1__. FUNDING FOR…