This is an investigation which resulted in a 400-and-some-odd page report presented to our committee that first of all establishes a sweeping and systematic attack on our democracy by a foreign adversary, the Russian government, and then…

Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act. The simple fact of the matter is that climate change is real, and it is creating enormous consequences for…

Mr. President, on Sunday, I had the opportunity to attend the 104th anniversary commemoration of the Armenian genocide, hosted at the Armenian Martyrs Memorial in Providence, RI. I was pleased to be able to join with so many in the…

Mr. President, the PCAOB Enforcement Transparency Act, which I reintroduce today with Senator Grassley, will permit the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) to make public the disciplinary proceedings it has brought against…

These challenges present an urgent responsibility to repair and rebuild our roads, bridges, ports, and transit systems in order to create jobs, invest in local economies, and enhance the safety of our citizens.

I look forward to a bold and forward-thinking transportation and infrastructure package that rebuilds America in a clean, green and sustainable way.

Madam President, I am very grateful to be joined by the senior Senator from Louisiana on the floor today. I think this is about 240 in my series of ``Time to Wake Up'' speeches, and this is the first time we have a bipartisan presentation…

Madam President, after Baton Rouge, I went to the legendary city of New Orleans where I met with Mayor LaToya Cantrell. Around half of that city lives below sea level. Strong partnerships between the public and private sectors help make…

I just want to make sure this remains obviously a high priority and remains dynamic, that it's not just a one and done, but obviously ongoing review and point counterpoint.

In your testimony you acknowledge the changing nature of missile defense and the need to look increasingly to directed energy systems.

One of my concerns from the 1647 reviews is that lessons learned need to be fed back into the requirements development process.

I agree with where the discussion was going, that we need to apply maximum diplomatic pressure and resolve the situation within Venezuela diplomatically.

Rebuilding our Nation's infrastructure will also require more than investments in bridges, roads, waterways, and broadband; it will require a workforce that can design, build, and maintain them.

I am concerned that 2018 was just a preview of the climate change intensified weather events that are to come.

we live in a neighborhood that 'experiences approximately 50 natural disasters every year, of almost every type'

the changing climate poses a threat to our readiness.

I just want to thank you for holding this important hearing, the work that you are doing...

I hope we can work together on this and get the answers we need.