I thank Chairman Babin for his great remarks, his heartfelt words, because he shares the sentiment of all of us, Dr. Michael Burgess. I yield to the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Lucas) for his remarks.

it seems hard to imagine that it was 23 years ago when 3,000 Americans were killed in a terrorist attack in New York City and here in Washington, DC, at the Pentagon. The families who lost loved ones that day have been seeking access to…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Texas. Unanimous Consent Request--S. 2082

I thank the gentleman, an admirer of the Republic of Texas. I yield to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Roy).

By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 1616 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 1616 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order…

I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the gentlewoman from New Mexico (Ms. Leger Fernandez), a distinguished member of the Rules Committee.

Thank you, my friend, Randy. I appreciate you having this Special Order for such a very, very close friend. I rise today, Mr. Speaker, to recognize really a close friend, a fellow Texan, Dr. Michael Burgess, for his distinguished career of…

I thank my colleague from Texas. It is a real honor to be here tonight. I thank you for hosting this important Special Order hour. Michael Burgess and I have quite a history. We were primary opponents 22 years ago, and I finished third by…

This has all been so moving and so lovely, but if anyone tuned in late tonight in C-SPAN, they probably thought I passed because it really did sound like a eulogy. I am still here, and I will continue to text and call and inform everyone…

I thank my friend from Texas for yielding. I am here tonight, as we all are, to celebrate the career, the legacy, and the friendship of Chairman Dr. Michael Burgess. We are going to miss you. It has been an honor to serve alongside you in…

I thank the gentleman, Brother Weber, for you bringing tonight this conversation that Members of Congress on a bipartisan basis can have about the gentleman from Texas, Michael Burgess. I am one of a few Members that remember well when he…

We are here tonight to celebrate the remarkable life and legacy of one of our good friends, a great Texan, a great mentor, a great Member of Congress, our friend and our colleague, Dr. Michael Burgess. Sadly, Dr. Burgess is stepping away…

Dr. Burgess has been quite a mentor, quite a friend, and quite an example. As he and Laura proceed on their next step in their history and their work for Texas, I want them to know from us, our deepest gratitude and thankfulness. It has…

last week, I came to the Senate floor to discuss provisions that would address outbound investment transparency that Congress neglected to put in the National Defense Authorization Act conference report, which we are presently considering…

I thank the gentleman from Ohio for yielding me time. I rise in support of my legislation, the Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act. This bill is essential to improving transparency and efficiency in the broadband deployment process…

And still I rise, very proud to have this opportunity to stand here and to address colleagues, persons who are within the Chamber, as well as people who may be without who are tuning in. I am especially proud today, Mr. Speaker, because I…

I think that message, that kind of message, is what the Democratic Party has needed for the last few years.

I think it’s really important that progressives build a big tent.