The asylum seekers are eager to work and support themselves and their families. The employers in my state are desperate for more workers, and it would also benefit the municipalities that are under increasing strain as they're supporting…

I want to thank you for what you're doing and the progress that you have made.

That is a trend that we need to reverse.

Mr. Speaker, as I have said on many occasions on the floor, I am a businessman, and we face a myriad of challenges out there, not just small business but medium and large business, as well. I also sit on the Transportation and…

Don't use the term reciprocity if it's not reciprocity. Okay?

I am very concerned about the House GOP calling for steep cuts to critical programs like our Federal Food Assistance.

the Department of the Navy consumes roughly 24 million barrels of fuel each year, and each one dollar per barrel increase carries a $24 million dollar cost.

Finally, let me very briefly mention and remind you of the pressing need for a new Border Patrol station in Houlton, Maine.

Senator Sinema and I, along with a bipartisan coalition, have introduced legislation that would shorten the period to 1 month.

I'm delighted that you and Senator Britt will be leading this important subcommittee.

the administration's budget request does not fully reflect the challenges identified in its own National Defense Strategy.

If you have it here, you have it over here.

I want to tell you a story to illustrate a real problem that we have because of the current law that prohibits asylum seekers from working for a number of months.

We can't fix every problem, but, boy, we ought to be able to fix that one.

the budget requests also inadequately accounts for the impact of Inflation and Investment and Readiness Accounts.

That is a trend that we need to reverse.

We appreciate your consideration of the immense positive impact SNAP has on the lives of millions of Americans as well as its beneficial impact on the national economy and our nation's long-term financial sustainability.

the budget request assumes some fuel price of only a $140 per barrel.