I think we need to be very careful about that, as well.

I want to make sure that we protect Social Security as much as we can.

This is an historic opportunity that requires historic change in long-term strategic thinking.

the same person that adheres to the law strictly is also the same person that stands up when the people who are governing you are not following the law.

I am very interested in fraud and in Social Security. But I am really more interested in Social Security than I am in fraud.

I think, to me, that is kind of like a gamble.

The scare tactics from the other side of the aisle over the last few weeks about a 22 percent cut have not stopped.

This is funding we have right now which is urgently needed by our veterans across the country, specifically veterans in my rural district that I represent in central and southern Illinois.

I will, and we will, work on this priority. What we can do is chew gum and walk at the same time, and that means we can go ahead and not only work on homelessness but also this bill, as important as it is. I appreciate the gentleman's…

Since 2009, the United States has cut the number of veterans experiencing homelessness on any given night by over half; we know what works and what more is needed to cross the finish line.

No offense to the sailors, but the last 3 years during COVID we have spent money like drunken sailors.

Thanks to the passage of the bipartisan infrastructure bill, the CHIPS and Science bill, and the Inflation Reduction Act, it is estimated that that would create nearly half a million new jobs by 2030.

They were also given a chance to submit markup at a full committee markup, and yet, the first time I have heard these concerns was late last week. The bill, through regular order, as amended, was offered for the minority Representative…

I encourage all Members to support this legislation. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Bost) that the House suspend the…

On behalf of the OIG, I would like to express our deep gratitude to all who gave their lives in defense of our country.

We need to make sure that the money is being spent wisely.

This is why people are so frustrated with bureaucracy, because you can not see the common sense of saving and being sensible.

I have no more speakers. I am ready to close, and I reserve the balance of my time.