I thank my friend from Pennsylvania, and I compliment and applaud him for introducing a very legitimate amendment to address the unconstitutional structure of the agency and the fact that they are a rogue agency. There is no greater critic…

I rise to honor and pay tribute to one of the most patriotic and dedicated Kentuckians I have had the pleasure of knowing, Mrs. Bobette Franklin. A Bowling Green, KY, native, Bobette is a graduate of Western Kentucky University. She…

I think there's a honeymoon period here. I'm not sure how long it lasts, maybe 30 days.

Where are the diplomats? Is anybody talking about negotiation?

I think that is a terrible argument. I wish you all would say maybe there is a--go back to your freedom argument or something, but the idea that you are going to enrich the armaments manufacturers I think is reprehensible.

I think it is easy to look around the world and find places where the U.S. taxpayer can be asked to send money... but there is an important question we might want to ask before we start sending $100 billion more--where are you going to get…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Kentucky will be postponed. Amendment No. 38 Offered by Mr. Barr The Acting CHAIR. It is now…

You would think that as a superpower we would be involved somewhat with encouraging negotiation.

May I inquire as to how much time I have remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Kentucky has 1\1/2\ minutes remaining.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. ___. None of the funds made…

This money is borrowed. We are borrowing the money. We do not have it.

we care about how regulations impact people and how they impact businesses.

I do not hear the department of diplomacy in front of me.

these are required by law, and obviously this committee is not suggesting that the administration break the law.

May I inquire as to how much time I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Kentucky has 2 minutes remaining.

As a member of the Transportation Committee, I had the honor to question Secretary Buttigieg on whether he had this authority and what metrics he would use to exercise this authority. It was obvious that they don't have any experience in…

I think it is easy to look around the world and find places where the U.S. taxpayer can be asked to send money... but there is an important question we might want to ask before we start sending $100 billion more--where are you going to get…

Drunk driving is a serious problem. That is why 31 States already have a law to implement interlock ignition technology where if you have been convicted of a DUI that you have to pass this test in order to operate your vehicle. This…