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I rise today to oppose the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., to be the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. And let me put it very bluntly to my colleagues: A vote for Robert Kennedy for this position is a vote for…
anti-vaccine crusader and the least qualified nominee to ever be nominated for a position of this importance
the least qualified nominee to ever be nominated for a position of this importance
my colleague from Connecticut is here past midnight. Why is he here past midnight? Because the health and welfare of our children and our families are at stake. That is why I am here, too--because it matters. It matters that you have…
as we begin this discussion that is so important to America, I thought I would just mention the conversation I had recently with a couple of young medical students who came up to me and said: We know you are interested in healthcare and…
I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll. The result was announced---yeas 52, nays 48, as…
We can stop all three of these assaults on American democracy.
We can stop these assaults on American democracy.
This brief, part-time job from over three decades has no bearing on my support for implementing President Trump’s pro-life agenda.
I personally do not support abortion, and if confirmed, I would not use my position as Secretary to facilitate abortion access in Labor Department programs.
today I will be speaking about the nomination of Tulsi Gabbard to be Director of National Intelligence and my reasons for opposing her confirmation. First, I believe the Senate must consider with this nomination the examples of blatant…
During my time in the House I had a 100% pro-life voting record.
Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 36, H.R. 692.
This Sunday, sports fans across the country will gather to watch the Super Bowl. This great American tradition usually involves watch parties, endless commercials, and lots of chips and guac. These days, sports betting is also a key part…
Recently an Oregonian told me that his young daughter and her friends, especially her Hispanic friends, are scared at school. They are kids that are at school to learn. Then I learned why they are scared. I rise today to strongly condemn…
I thank Congressman Tonko for his leadership on this important issue. I have been on the Committee of Science, Space, and Technology since I joined Congress 13 years ago, Mr. Speaker. It has been so inspiring to meet and hear from some of…
I appreciate the opportunity to speak, and I rise to strongly support this amendment. If we want to save lives, if that is truly what we are all here to do, let's make sure that is the outcome before we move forward. As I stated, I am a…