But you made a very strong case, I think, that using a relatively high corporate tax rate to offset them would not be good policy.

The statutory corporate income tax rate is critical to the U.S.'s competitiveness in the global markets.

I think there is bipartisan agreement that we should not see those expire.

Thank you very much.

democracy is foundational to that, and the United States remains the gold standard for democracy.

the ongoing pandemic has given opportunistic leaders another excuse to grab power and suppress their own citizens' fundamental freedoms and human rights.

the restrictions used to fight the virus are also used to fight democracy, including by limiting protests, delaying elections, and implementing a press of state-sponsored censorship.

Because after all, when it comes to foreign relations or the success and operation of a country, democracy is foundational to that.

The United States remains the gold standard for democracy.

Rather than keep its promise, the Chinese Communist Party is doing everything it can to erase Hong Kong's autonomy.

I rise today to congratulate and honor the retirement of one of my senior staff members and friend who has served in my home State of Idaho for the last 12 years as the State director of natural resources, Michael ``Mike'' D. Roach. After…

We still have the first light bulbs that were lit by nuclear energy.

The lab changed the world when it developed the first reactor.

I thank Congressman Westerman for yielding me the time. Mr. Speaker, as has been mentioned, this bill would add 1.5 million new acres of wilderness area, monument expansion, and scenic rivers. That sounds pretty good. Now, here is the rest…

We cannot let the 750,000 jobs in the lumber industry or the 420 million acres of family-owned timberlands be threatened by unfair subsidies.

I look forward to hearing more from you, Ms. Tai, regarding how you would use your experience to engage the numerous challenges facing the United States, if confirmed as USTR.

Free trade does not just strengthen the powerful, it empowers all Americans, including those running and working in smaller businesses.

Free trade does not just strengthen the powerful; it empowers all Americans, including those running and working in smaller businesses.