I was pleased to see about $200 million in research and development for a next generation bomber. I think this is a key platform to maintaining a robust long range strike capability.

I want to thank you for your support of H.R. 44, the Guam war claims bill that was introduced last Congress.

Resolution of Guam war claims is going to be critical to overcoming historical injustices.

Given the strategic importance of Guam and our nation's on-going efforts to re-shape our military presence in the Pacific theater, can you tell me what the status is of the Department of Defense's roadmap for realigning U.S. forces in…

Given the high level of attention the CENTCOM theater continues to receive due to on-going combat operations, I am concerned that we may have inadvertently created unnecessary risk in our Pacific Theater readiness, capabilities, and…

I have re-introduced the compromise version of H.R. 44 which eliminates the payment of claims to descendants of those that suffered personal injury during the occupation.

I firmly believe in sustainability practices when it comes to our commissaries and exchanges.

This is simply unacceptable to me, gentlemen, and I have long stated that all contracts out in Guam should be competitively awarded.

I raised the issue of the importance of China and other issues related to the Pacific area, and I think this should be highlighted and included.

I take this moment to express great disappointment at the situation the House now finds itself. It is very unfortunate that before us is an amended version of the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011. Last…

I rise in support of H.R. 3940, which clarifies the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to extend assistance to Guam for the purpose of public education regarding political status options available to the territory of Guam. H.R…

Mr. Speaker, recent scientific findings have shown that the Arctic sea ice is shrinking with significantly smaller amounts of summer sea ice cover. Consequently, more open water space in the Arctic Ocean will be available for ship travel…

Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3923 was introduced by our colleague from Colorado, Congressman Jared Polis. Since 1967, the Forest Service has issued two special use permits to the Sugar Loaf Fire Protection District to own and operate two fire…

Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3967, introduced in October of 2009 by our colleague Representative Elijah Cummings, helps tell the story of the African American struggle for equality. For the last quarter century, Doctors Joanne and Elmer Martin have…

In closing, I want to go on record to say that I agree with the gentlewoman from Florida that this oil spill is a tragedy. I will work very closely with our chairman, Mr. Nick Rahall, to ensure that the laws are changed to prevent such a…

This is a matter of justice, and Congress should do more to ensure that they are made whole.

The people of the Virgin Islands continue their journey to enhance self-government.

Puerto Rico is ready for a plebiscite, and Congress should give it standing.