Rising gas prices are hitting families hard, adding to what is already a tough economic situation for our citizens across the Nation. That is why I commend President Obama for his all-of-the-above energy strategy, which includes a strong…

3 years ago, the American auto industry was on the verge of collapse, and millions of American jobs were in jeopardy. When President Obama decided to rescue the American auto industry, many critics opposed him. But, today, the auto…

And to my colleagues here in the great Chamber of the people's House, the House of Representatives, I know of no other place in the world, only in America, that a man whose father was a devout Muslim from Kenya, Africa, who was married to…

this policy, the National Ocean Policy, was developed... from President George W. Bush

I think all our commercial fishing industry is asking for, as Mr. Markey had alluded to earlier, a seat on the table, or else you are going to be on the menu.

we need more doctors here in the Congress, because your great mission in this life is to heal

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for calling this important hearing. I think it is most appropriate. But this issue did not just come about yesterday. This issue has been around for years.

Why do we have to import $9 billion to $10 billion worth of fish from foreign countries? Why? Because we don't produce enough fish domestically.

In the 2 years since President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law, millions of Americans have already experienced firsthand its important benefits and the economic security it provides. Because of President Obama's bold reforms…

Increasing American manufacturing is central to President Obama's vision for an economy built to last. The American manufacturing industry has expanded for 30 straight months. For the first time since the 1990s, we are creating…

President Obama recently announced $30 million in new funding as part of his energy research strategy to reduce our reliance on foreign oil and to provide Americans with new choices for vehicles that do not rely on gasoline. This crucial…

H.R. 1410 is shortsighted in its approach, as contrary to the efforts of the Clinton and the Bush and the Obama administrations.

I do want to thank the gentlelady from the Virgin Islands for managing the time for our colleagues in this Special Order that has been taken to honor our good friend who has just passed away, Congressman Don Payne. Congressman Don Payne…

Long after the Vietnam War, the United States is now about the business of coordinating a multi country diplomatic pushback against Chinese encroachment.

The United States cannot assume the moral high ground when it comes to Vietnam.

Put another way, Madam Chair, this bill is not in the best interest of the United States or the Vietnamese American community.

All I can say is the Vietnam I fought against is not the Vietnam I know today.

In the end we will not remember the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.