They are not going to give up their desire for independence. That is clear. They want an independent state.

it is in our national security interests to make sure that Iraq becomes a stable country and does not become an Iranian client state

The mission to destroy ISIS's military and terrorist capabilities in Iraq must continue under a strong U.S. lead.

We need to leave no opening for the Iranian-backed movement to cut us out.

Bringing the world's largest economies and largest security assistance partners together strengthens our hand as we try to get the Iraqi Government to undertake political reconciliation.

We tell them that they are not welcome in our country.

How are we able to be a partner if we are reducing our capacity to help in regards to development assistance and diplomacy?

That is not a way that I think is conducive to setting up a partnership of trust that becomes critically important for defeating ISIS.

I think the big question is whether Iraq can unify behind their effort to rid the country of ISIS and finally move forward politically.

Mr. President, creating jobs, fostering economic growth, maintaining sustainable development, and improving standards of living of all Americans are central tasks for any administration, and they are the mission of the Commerce Department…

If we create even an inch of daylight between us and the Iraqis, we will get thrown out again.

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, in closing, I want to recognize my colleagues on both sides of the aisle. As Mr. Cohen has pointed out, this legislation has been a model of bipartisan collaboration, and the…

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise in support of H.R. 1033, the Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act. Mr. Speaker, I want to begin by echoing the praise that the chairman offered to Mr. Collins and Mr. Cohen…

Mr. Speaker, the gentleman from Georgia has made a very powerful argument for a bipartisan push for transparency and accountability. I yield such time as he may consume to the distinguished gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Cohen).

Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Peoria. Well, maybe not exactly Peoria, but Bradley University. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor one of the most decent, patriotic Americans with whom I have ever served in any legislative body. I had…

Mr. President, I take this time to explain to my colleagues why I will be opposing the nomination of Scott Pruitt, the attorney general of Oklahoma, to be the next Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. I first want to start…

Mr. President, I yield the remaining time I have to Senator Schumer. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator has that right. The Senator from Minnesota.

Mr. President, I oppose the nomination of Representative Mick Mulvaney to serve as Director of the Office of Management & Budget, OMB. Representative Mulvaney's radical views regarding the fundamental role of government in our society make…