Much of what we are seeing transpire on college campuses is not First Amendment protected speech.

this is about people that are serving our government and the fact that we are debating whether or not we will support people that are supporting and serving the United States.

I appreciate the opportunity to speak on the floor about a very important topic but really to honor two people, Jackie and David Siegel of central Florida. Jackie and David Siegel, as proud Americans, have stepped up to form what is known…

The SBA is supposed to be the lender of last resort and not compete with the private sector.

It is ridiculous. I don't say that as a Democrat or as a Member of Congress. I say that as a former judge responsible for upholding our Constitution and the rule of law.

I do not understand recent statements and actions by this Administration.

This affects less than 1 percent of our military... there are a whole lot of things we can do that would better help our military.

I wish, wish, wish we could hear that same passion that we just heard about all racism.

What we are seeing now is not a simple protest. It is a more organized, violent occupation of campuses funded by outside organizations.

Simply put: the American people pay $5.60 per flight for security-- all of it should go to security.

I was unable to attend the vote series today due to an unexpected absence. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 196 and YEA on Roll Call No. 197. personal explanation

I want to take this opportunity to really tear into the Travis County District Attorney. I think that guy has done a terrible job.

I honestly do not do things to message and go home. I will be clear that I have essentially won my reelection.

This is why companies have a very hard time when operating outside of Texas, and why America is hurting, because we have to do better than this.

I have learned in my time here that anytime there is a bill that basically is apple pie and puppy dogs and everything that we should really look into what is going on into this bill.

This is simply unacceptable.

In 2023, this program alone lent over $27 billion to main street businesses.

U.S. credibility has been severely eroded by the Biden administration's vacillating support for Israel.