we can't do enough to shore up our economic presence in the region.

I am here for the 14th time to keep unmasking the scheme to control our Supreme Court--a scheme that is now poised to destroy a woman's right to make her own reproductive health choices and to smash foundational Supreme Court precedent to…

This has got to be a priority for us and I hope that it will continue to be so.

I will tell you, I convened the TTAB, the Travel and Tourism Advisory Board, and I heard an earful from industry that we need to do more, we need to go faster, and we should consider a statutory increase on the cap.

It is a priority of ours, the stakes are high, and I really hope we win.

So in fact things like the anti-scale fencing up around the court today obviously detract from the historic vision of the Capitol.

if we weren't as reliant on hydrocarbons we would have much more leverage in many places than we need it.

the priorities funded in this budget build upon the investments that you all enacted in fiscal year 2022.

I guess what I am trying to say is, our intention is to make sure that every State gets enough money so that everyone is covered.

the budget positions us to compete globally, protect our national security, and continue to lead a global coalition, united in condemnation of Russia's aggression against Ukraine.

After almost 12 years in Congress, today is my last day. It has been an honor to serve with you all from both parties. I love this institution as it still exemplifies what is best about our government. We are the people's House. While I am…

this is a top priority of mine. I share your prioritization, and frankly your concern.

As I said to Senator Reed, it is an issue of national security.

I will tell you this, we are very early stages, the initial outreach to U.S. industry has been excellent.

We're trying to get back to 2019.

As we know, directed energy weapons, such as lasers and high-powered microwaves, can effectively engage a variety of threats with speed, flexibility, precision, and on a low cost-per-shot basis.

The issue of the personnel and, General, you spoke about it in terms of the major factor, it's also related to the type of security infrastructure you have to have.

I am comfortable with the President's plans but I agree with you that we have to continue to work to live within our means.