if you are producing oil and gas out of the Gulf of Mexico, it has the lowest greenhouse gas emission profile per unit of energy.

Are you committing to us that the Administration will once again begin to lease in the Gulf of Mexico?

We need more of those jobs.

Eliminating U.S. production does not reduce global demand.

It is a false choice between environmental stewardship and energy development.

producing oil and gas out of the Gulf of Mexico for the United States has the lowest greenhouse gas emission profile per unit of energy.

Several things. First, it has been brought to my attention that, per federal law, any revenue derived from GOMESA that distributes to the four states in the Gulf has to be used for hurricane protection or to mitigate damages caused by oil…

Should the African-American mamas who choose to send their children to that charter school have the right to send their children to a charter school which addresses their children's dyslexia, or, no, should they be stuck in a school which…

But when they shut down--that is the other nice thing about them. If they fail, they close.

Madam President, I rise today in recognition of National Police Week, where we honor, remember, and support public servants who dedicate their lives to keeping our communities safe. Today, I specifically recognize Louisiana law enforcement…

Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.

Unfortunately, my colleagues across the aisle who hold the majority choose to present this hearing today through a 100-percent political prism.

It is with great honor on behalf of the entire Louisiana delegation that we welcome Troy Carter into the congressional delegation. Of course, for Troy, this is not his first time in public service. In fact, he has committed his life to…

I thank Mr. Scalise for his very kind words and wonderful introduction. First, a very special thanks to my wife, Ana, who is behind me, my children, my family, my team, my friends, and all of my amazing supporters. No one runs for office…

The American people are incredibly frustrated. And, as Senator Collins said, they are beginning to disregard what you say that is true.

You have got to realize. You have got to be more real time.

I don't like eminent domain. And I'm certain that if the Founders were with us today they would agree that eminent domain, seizure of private property, should be a last resort, and, if used, the landowners' rights should most certainly be…

this is the first hearing of the Full Judiciary Committee in nearly five months, and it really is outrageous that we're not focusing on the growing humanitarian crisis at our southern border and the policies of the Biden Administration…