In Wisconsin, the agriculture industry is a major economic driver, contributing more than 104 billion annually to our State's economy.

I think Mr.--the--the Chairman and so many Democrats are pretty much one trick ponies. Whether the social security, whether it is Medicare, the only solution is increasing taxes.

We're spending $1.9 trillion more this year than we did just four years ago.

if we continue to run $2 trillion a year deficits the interest--interest costs for not just us--not just for the Federal debt, but for buying a house.

I think also you need to separate healthcare costs in terms of the catastrophic costs that need insurance and the non-catastrophic that people could pay for out of their pocket.

one thing we shouldn't be doing is ever talking about doing anything to reduce the benefits of Medicare and Social Security.

Our robust agriculture industry also helps keep our country safe, as food security is national security.

Even when the other side of the aisle, I've had the argument with Senator Van Hollen, we've never been able to generate much more than 18% of our GDP in tax revenue.

Unfortunately, in healthcare, only about 10 cents of every dollar is paid by the patient and 90 cents is paid by somebody else.

Mr. Chair, my amendment would prohibit the Department of Defense from creating, procuring, or displaying any map which depicts Taiwan as part of the territory of the People's Republic of China. This should not be a problem since all of us…

Mr. Chair, I am stunned. This is the type of appeasement that gets the world in trouble. We have a long history of this, and our country is very familiar with it, going back to probably the most classic example that is taught in our…

Mr. Chair, I will take the point in good faith from the gentlewoman on the other side. If you have a good instructor, they can clearly explain how China views the world. If you have a good instructor in the Department of Defense, perhaps…

Mr. Chair, 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…

Mr. Chair, my amendment would prevent the enforcement of several arbitrary State Department restrictions that limit communication and cooperation between U.S. officials and their counterparts in Taiwan. These restrictions, which are…

Mr. Chair, America has always done best in regard to foreign policy when we are strong and resolute. This is anything but strong and resolute. Let me read to you from an unclassified document from the State Department: You should not refer…

Madam Chair, 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…

Our robust agriculture industry also helps keep our country safe, as food security is national security.

I think that is, frankly, despicable.