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I would thank Chairmen Quigley, Meeks, and McGovern and their staffs for working with me on this critical amendment and for their leadership throughout this process. I also thank the incredible Congresswoman Lee for joining me here today…
Today, I want to celebrate the exceptional leadership and commitment to service by Phyllis J. Edwards, who I warmly refer to as Director Edwards. She has dedicated her work to protect and advocate for the underrepresented communities…
As I said, this amendment would help alleviate the suffering of the Cuban people. It also is very important to note that this is identical to a bipartisan Republican-led amendment submitted just a few years ago. Mr. Chair, I yield 2…
This is only about food. The Members in opposition are claiming to stand with the people of Cuba, but this is our opportunity to support the Cuban people and help them right now. When we take this opportunity to vote ``yes,'' we show that…
May I ask how much time I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman has 1\1/4\ minutes remaining.
While I understand and share some of the concerns, the reality is the embargoes aren't working and have failed to achieve any of its aims for over a half a century. I think my colleagues, all of us, at least agree that there is no more…
I was delayed by metal detector issues entering the floor. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 379.
Thank you, Representative Schneider, for your leadership. I rise today to honor the struggle that so many parents who must do the unimaginable have gone through, to grieve the loss of a child. As an Army wife and a former CIA officer who…
Child poverty affects all of us, regardless of our income.
I rise today to speak on behalf of American women, our fundamental rights, and our freedom to make our own healthcare decisions. It is shocking that in this day and age that we have to actually stand up and fight for something as basic as…
I really take offense to the narrative that some are trying to frame Americans as somehow not hardworking.
Our choice was to invest in the American people during a pandemic.
I appreciate this hearing, Mr. Chair, and I yield.
You don't get a chance to talk to the American people.
There are a few industries, as we all know, that are essential to our survival as--and as uniquely at risk from impacts of climate change as our agricultural sector.
While family farms struggle, big ag thrives, as we continue to see.
