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We will continue to press for that investigation. And, you know, I am from New Orleans, and I know what it is like to have cooks in the kitchen, but I also know how important it is to have a lot of eyes looking at the same thing. And the…
Madam President, today I rise in recognition of seersucker manufacturers and enthusiasts across the United States. I wish everyone a happy National Seersucker Day. This uniquely American fashion has a storied history dating back to 1909…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Parker Loy, an intern in my office, be granted floor privileges for today, June 17, 2021. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered ____________________
Mr. President, June marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, and 2021 is on us, but my constituents are still suffering from the storms of 2020. There are a lot of folks in Louisiana who are still hurting. If you were to fly over…
What you are going to hear, my fellow citizens, is scripted, rehearsed speeches.
Today's hearing should be one of the most significant hearings in Congress. We face unbelievable and unprecedented challenge on our Southern Border.
Do you believe that every square inch of American soil is sovereign and should be secured and protected?
My numbers say we have 1.1 million illegal crossings at our Southern Border. We are absolutely in crisis as a Nation.
Our Southern Border is absolutely the front line of defense for the sovereignty of our Nation.
Mr. Gohmert is exactly right. And the scope of that tragedy is something that is hard to wrap your mind around. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from West Virginia (Mr. Mooney).
I thank my friend for those remarks, and I thank him for his service. Mr. Speaker, may I inquire how much time is remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman has 13 minutes remaining. {time} 2130
I thank my colleague for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the holiday and in objection to the means by which the Democrats have brought this to the floor. It is just wrong that this holiday, which should be recognized…
My ancestral forefather traveled to this country 200 years ago or so. He was born a poor Irishman with no path toward prosperity that did not lead through oppressive government, indentured servitude. He arrived in the port of New Orleans…
My friend said it so well. This administration either doesn't understand those fundamentals of the economy or doesn't care. It is very perplexing. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Baird), who represents Indiana's…
My friend is exactly right. The people do know better, and the pain hardworking Americans are feeling is very real. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Meuser), who represents Pennsylvania's Ninth Congressional…
``reckless'' is a word we hear over and over tonight and as we talk to our constituents because there is no better word to describe what is happening with this administration. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Florida (Mr…
I thank the gentleman. The American people are counting on us, and they deserve a President who will ensure their safety, security, and freedom, both here at home and abroad. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. C. Scott…