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Jeff Van Drew
@jeffvandrew· Republican · NJ· May 2, 2024

They are afraid to do their job in Philadelphia. That is the issue we are talking about today.

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Jeff Van Drew
@jeffvandrew· Republican · NJ· May 2, 2024

They are scared, and they are not only--let me just give the 1,000-pound elephant, or whatever. They are not all white.

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Jeff Van Drew
@jeffvandrew· Republican · NJ· May 2, 2024

It is against the law to rape. It is against the law to murder. It is against the law to beat people to death.

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Jeff Van Drew
@jeffvandrew· Republican · NJ· May 2, 2024

Larry Krasner, cops are in danger because of what he does.

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Jeff Van Drew
@jeffvandrew· Republican · NJ· May 2, 2024

Damn it, they are bad people. Let's face it. We have got to understand something in this world. There are good people and bad people.

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Jeff Van Drew
@jeffvandrew· Republican · NJ· May 1, 2024

Since day one in office, President Biden has chosen illegals over American citizens. We are now approaching 10 million illegal entries from individuals from all over the world, many parts of the world where they are our enemies such as…

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Josh Gottheimer
@joshgottheimer· Democratic · NJ· May 1, 2024

The bill will give investigators a clear framework to evaluate anti-Semitism and finally hold harassers accountable. Don't just take my word for it. Thirty of our Nation's leading Jewish groups back this bill. Under the last three…

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Jeff Van Drew
@jeffvandrew· Republican · NJ· May 1, 2024

There are more drugs and human trafficking at the hands of cartels at our border and more threats to our national security. Every day this President allows this crisis to continue, it becomes apparent to me--and this is harsh, but I…

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Chris Smith
@chrissmith· Republican · NJ· May 1, 2024

I first thank Mr. Lawler for his very, very passionate and articulate defense of our Jewish brethren. It was very, very moving, and I thank him for that. Mr. Speaker, 42 years ago, my first human rights trip as a Congressman was to the…

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Frank Pallone
@frankpallone· Democratic · NJ· Apr 30, 2024

I am honored to have an opportunity to highlight the legacy of our colleague and my friend, Donald Payne, Jr. Last week, New Jersey lost a great public servant far too soon. Many knew Don for his trademark bow tie, big smile, and friendly…

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Bob Menendez
@bobmenendez· Democratic · NJ· Apr 30, 2024

I thank my colleague for yielding. I rise today to pay tribute to the life and legacy of my friend and colleague, Congressman Donald Payne, Jr. Congressman Payne was a fierce advocate and a dedicated public servant who fought tirelessly…

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Josh Gottheimer
@joshgottheimer· Democratic · NJ· Apr 30, 2024

I thank the gentlewoman from Florida for convening tonight's Special Order hour. Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight to honor the life and legacy of our very dear friend and colleague, Congressman Donald Payne. Donald, as everyone knows, was…

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Bonnie Watson Coleman
@bonniewatsoncoleman· Democratic · NJ· Apr 30, 2024

First, let me thank the Congresswoman for affording me this opportunity. Mr. Speaker, I am heartbroken by the passing of my dear friend, Donald Payne, Jr. Like myself, Don came from a family legacy of public service, and we bonded over…

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Jeff Van Drew
@jeffvandrew· Republican · NJ· Apr 29, 2024

I would rather than a bureaucrat that may not know my district very well and the needs and desires of all of our districts for us to have input in that.

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Jeff Van Drew
@jeffvandrew· Republican · NJ· Apr 29, 2024

I have spoken loudly and strongly and will continue to do so for what we now call community grants.

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Chris Smith
@chrissmith· Republican · NJ· Apr 29, 2024

I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 1172 Resolved, That the House has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Donald M. Payne, Jr., a…

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Jeff Van Drew
@jeffvandrew· Republican · NJ· Apr 29, 2024

Should we really be investing in something that is so obviously now becoming visibly nonviable?

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Bill Pascrell
@billpascrell· Democratic · NJ· Apr 29, 2024

You can draw a straight line from these winds to the policies enacted by President Biden and, yes, Democrats.

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