I think we need to start finding ways to reduce Federal spending.

if the budget process is working in the Federal Government, it would be a resounding, not 'no,' but 'hell no.'

However, a whole lot of other folks that were not in the priority groups, the disadvantaged businesses and what have you, veterans, that people not in those groups are going to be on the outside looking in.

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.

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

I am also disappointed with the administration's new executive order on climate change and financial risk.

I hope you are right, Madam Secretary, that it is short-lived, but because of the amount of money that is in this pipeline that is going to go for years to come, I am afraid that this amount of Federal spending is going to keep the…

My dad always tells me that--and he is a wise guy--that you make your biggest mistakes in life under a couple of different conditions.

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.

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

It is kind of hard to expect that they are going to return to full compliance when we see this bombardment that recently took place in Israel.

I am concerned that the excessive level of Federal spending by this administration will lead to both inflation and historically high debt that will hinder the recovery and burden future generations of Americans.

this is a form of generational theft. I mean, we are giving money out where there is not a definitive need, and we are going to ask future generations to pay for it.

I don't believe the SEC should be using its authority over public companies to require costly and ideologically based disclosures that do not provide material information relevant to making investment decisions.

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

The rule of law is the bedrock of American society.

I oppose the Department weakening any sanctions against Iran.