I think it is particularly concerning that these positions are being held up by members of this committee.

During this holiday season, we are especially reminded of the needs of our fellow Americans who struggle with food insecurity and hunger.

I want to thank you all for the work that you do, and with that, I will yield back.

I have done some of that myself, delivering Meals on Wheels, and it does make such a difference.

I believe there is more that Congress can do to strengthen The Emergency Food Assistance Program, or TEFAP, and other USDA programs.

It is hamstringing Americans' interests in China, for example, where we have a number of Americans who are being held hostage.

Belarus, now that it seems to be totally within Russia's control, also presents another front for the potential for Russia to invade Ukraine.

the takeover by the Taliban was inevitable.

we could be doing in this Congress that would further show support for Ukraine.

there is strong bipartisan concern about what Russia might be thinking about with respect to Ukraine.

just to respond to Senator Cotton--and I know that he shares my view about Nord Stream 2. But I think, sadly, at this point we are in a position where, by refusing to allow our diplomats to be in place, we no longer have an ability to…

I ask unanimous consent that my Defense fellow, Ashley Carline, and Pearson fellow, Megan Tetrick, be given floor privileges for the remainder of the 117th Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

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I want to submit for the record a letter from over 150 advocacy groups and public health professionals in support of bipartisan legislation.