It is clear that Russia is an adversary to U.S. interests and those of our allies.

I would believe that they are more emboldened today because of the past policies. I agree with President Trump: Peace through strength.

The president has asked Congress to look into whether or not his campaign was wiretapped by the Obama administration. I'll take up that challenge and we sent a letter to the Department of Justice and the FBI, asking them for any…

It could be for two reasons. Number one, there is no evidence. Or secondarily, it could be a judicial matter.

We'll make significant headway, if the witness shows up. ... I expect Director Comey will come.

The president is the head of the executive branch and to the extent information is held within the executive branch, including classified information, the president has the power to both declassify it and to have it released.

I have never met President Trump nor have I had a conversation with him.

In response to the growing frequency of catastrophic flooding in the Houston, Harris County, my colleagues, Congressman Al Green, Congressman John Culberson, and I, along with 100 other Members of Congress, introduced legislation last year…

It is really inspiring to see how positive it is and look forward to working with Congressman Lujan, too.

Mr. Chairman, thank you, and with Ranking Member Kaptur, what an honor to be here with both of you.

I am very grateful to represent the Savannah River Site, where multiple generations have been dedicated to promoting peace through strength by building our nuclear weapons capability.

A robust increase in Corps--Army Corps flood projects would greatly benefit communities in Houston and along the Gulf Coast who live in constant fear when the next flood will strike.

Increasing funding to the Corps--Army Corps civil works operations and maintenance account is the only way to ensure that the Port of Houston is dredged to the authorized depth of 45 foot.

Madam Speaker, Sunday afternoon, the University of South Carolina's women's basketball team clenched their third consecutive Southeastern Conference championship. The Gamecocks beat Mississippi State 59-49 in the SEC's women's basketball…

Without American leadership, nothing will work.

Every effort to stop Russia in the past, whether it be Georgia, the Ukraine, you name it, is clearly not working.

I cannot understand why America and others will not defend it.

I think you are going to have a good ally in President Trump in terms of having a rotational troop presence in a permanent fashion.