I think rather than some tests here or there, what I'd like to see is the President out actively engaging with journalists like you, answering the tough questions, demonstrating that he doesn't need a teleprompter.

She's very able. She should be in the mix.

I represent the heart of a congressional district, once represented by Lyndon Johnson. Under very different circumstances, he made the painful decision to withdraw. President Biden should do the same.

And still I rise. Still I rise, proud to be a person who is blessed with the preeminent privilege of standing here and speaking in this most sacred Chamber, proud to be a person who is in service to his country, proud to acknowledge that…

We were all saddened to learn today of the passing of the spouse of one of our Members, Thomas Massie, the gentleman from Kentucky. His wife, Rhonda, of many years--they were childhood sweethearts--suddenly passed away yesterday. Mr…

I arrived just after the vote closed on the floor. Had I been present, I would have voted AYE on Roll Call No. 327.

As we will be recessing tomorrow for the week, next week many of us will be celebrating America's Independence Day back home in our districts and throughout the country. Very few of us will be here. A few may, but we are rarely, if ever…

The American people expect us to govern responsibly and to make decisions that will keep our country safe, prosperous, and free.

It is our duty to ensure that America remains a beacon of freedom and democracy. We will continue to defend our values and our way of life against all threats.

This bill comes at a time of global conflict. Alongside the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act, the House has delivered a clear message to the American people and our foreign adversaries: we are refocusing on the core…

Today, I rise in strong support of this bill as a member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. I commend Chairman Calvert and his team behind us for legislation that makes investments in our national defense. This bill invests in…

It contains important investments that I supported in satellite technology, advanced manufacturing, autonomous air and surface vehicles, tankers and fighting aircraft, cutting-edge software, and advanced projectiles. I am proud of the work…

The threat from China is real, and we need to be prepared. This includes investing in our military and ensuring we are ahead in innovation and readiness.

I was absent today during the time of votes. Had I been present, I would have voted NO on Roll Call No. 297, Brecheen Amendment No. 1; NO on Roll Call No. 298, Brecheen Amendment No. 2; NO on Roll Call No. 299, Brecheen Amendment No. 3; NO…

It is an honor to stand before you today. Last week, Republicans and Democrats played our Congressional Baseball Game at Nat Stadium. The game has been played since 1907. The money goes to charity. We raised over $2.5 million, which is a…

I thank the gentleman from Georgia for yielding. I rise today to speak in support of the rule and the underlying bills: H.R. 8771, the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act; H.R. 8752, the…

Lives have been cut short by illegal immigrants on this administration's watch. We hear consistently about someone presenting to the border saying they have got credible fear if they return to their home country. They are granted asylum…

We must never lose sight of the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women. They deserve our unwavering support and the best resources we can provide.