That perhaps is certainly an appropriate response for those areas that are under our direct influence, such as military assistance, direct military assistance and training. But in terms of a robust diplomatic push at the highest levels…

Thank you, Chairman Smith, for convening this very important hearing, and I think it is important to note that it is especially poignant that today is International Women's Day.

The United States is constantly called upon to clean up messes throughout the world.

Mr. Speaker, I truly believe that the best thing that this Congress can do is focus on jobs, making sure that someone might have access to health care through a job. But increasing the cost of doing business certainly does not contribute…

Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following new section: Sec. __…

I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. Fortenberry). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 23 Offered by Mr. Hastings of Florida

Mr. Chairman, in 2008, this body passed the Child Soldiers Prevention Act. It was part of the William Wilberforce Human Trafficking Victims Protection Act. The bill declared that the United States would not provide military assistance to…

Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the…

Mr. Chairman, recently a woman came to my children's school to talk about the healing power of forgiveness. She was a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide when nearly 1 million people were mercilessly hunted, hacked and killed. Now let's…

However, the hospital cannot begin the scan until after he arrives at the hospital to oversee the scan, although not even necessarily perform the scan. As a cosponsor of the REINS Act, I also applaud this effort to begin curbing unchecked…

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of today's resolution directing committees to review existing, pending, and proposed executive agency regulations. Congress is charged not only with legislating but with also overseeing the implementation of…

I think it's important for the United States to belong to multi-lateral institutions.

I thank the gentleman for the time. Madam Speaker, health care reform, the right type of reform, is important to me and important to every American. The right type of reform will actually reduce costs and improve health care outcomes while…

Madam Speaker, I would like to share a perspective from an employer in my district. Visiting this small business, actually a few hundred employees but still considered a small business, we toured the plant. He shared with me the benefit…

Mr. Speaker, at the outset let me stress the importance of managing our complex relationship with China in a manner that honors the transcendent principles that define America's national purpose and our identity. Tonight, President Obama…

Madam Speaker, I rise in support of the resolution before us honoring the victims and heroes of the tragic shooting in Tucson, Arizona, this past weekend. Today's action is a reflection on the victims of a deeply tragic, singular incident…

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Mr. Speaker, yesterday afternoon a suspended student at Millard South High School in suburban Omaha opened fire. Assistant Principal Vicki Kaspar was killed, and Principal Curtis Case remains in serious condition. After fleeing the school…