I would like to give thanks to Representatives Don Young, Tom Cole, and Representative Noem for offering this very important amendment. The Hawaii Members have had a long relationship with Alaska on Native issues, and I look forward to…

I rise today in strong opposition to amendment No. 115, the Toomey amendment. This amendment would reduce funding for advanced drop in biofuels production. I strongly oppose this amendment for several reasons. First, this amendment…

So there is an individual at every airport that can--is there to assist, particularly the wounded warriors who need that.

I applaud this effort. I have had the honor and privilege of serving with many amazing heroes in our country.

We applaud Representatives Gabbard, Richmond, and Joyce for introducing this legislation and for their continued support of America's wounded and injured veterans.

There are some things, evidently, that we can learn from these other countries.

This is one of the few places where things happen fast, right, Mr. Chairman?

the countries of South Asia are vital strategic, economic and security partners for our country

Perhaps this kind of an ultimate authority to overturn a decision should not rest in one person's hands who may not even have any kind of legal training.

Do you know whether all of this focus to change the culture, to provide the kind of support, education, whether that is working?

I think they should be involved, but on the other hand, should they be basically judge and jury?

Would all of you agree that removing the decision to go forward with either investigation or prosecution should be removed and should go to an independent authority and out of the chain of command?

It seems to me would this not point to the desirability of removing these kinds of decisions from the chain of command so that they would not feel political pressure to prosecute weak cases?

We must move in the right direction. Some of the suggestions that you made were, I think, steps that we should consider seriously.

I think that this is a situation, another situation, where the actual underlying law and the authority probably needs to be addressed.

I rise today to introduce the Providing Resources Early for Kids Act of 2013--the PRE-K Act. Research shows that quality early education is foundational for success in school and in life. The PRE-K Act will help more children enter school…

I'm very proud to rise today to recognize a very special guest from Hawaii who is here visiting us in Washington this week. One of my constituents, Tracey Stott Kelly, contacted me recently to set up a United States Capitol tour for her…

We should do all that is within our power to make sure the transition from servicemember to veteran and civilian is seamless.