I oppose the Department weakening any sanctions against Iran.

Using partisan tools such as reconciliation to force through the current majority's policies is not a long-term solution to our challenges.

the inflation spiral that seems to be hitting right now is indeed a tax increase on working families.

That spirit of unity and consensus should be continued as we work to advance appropriations bills in the coming months.

I want to recognize that the agency has been asked to do a lot under extremely difficult circumstances.

The rule of law is the bedrock of American society.

I am on record as opposing such taxpayer-funded bailouts.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thanks for holding this very important hearing on a truly bipartisan topic, broadband.

I believe we need to stand with Israel.

As an appropriator, I will tell you I am deeply concerned about the upward trend of the net interest on our debt.

I hope this initiative isn't prioritizing funding for undocumented business owners over business owners living and working in America legally.

So we do know that restaurants are a critical pathway for so many immigrant communities.

I don't see how increasing taxes on American corporations will unleash economic growth, create jobs, and help American companies compete globally.

If inflation becomes a problem, or if it becomes a more long-term issue for the country, we all know that that is going to have an impact on interest rates.

It is a great honor to be the ranking member on Financial Services and General Government.

the more we give them--and in this particular case, because of a COVID situation, it was maybe more of a one-off than normal.

We have a moral obligation to future generations to get our fiscal house in order.

there is no secret that I oppose the Iran nuclear deal and supported the withdrawal from it