I thank the gentleman for that discussion about what is happening in Nevada and raising the minimum wage, what that is going to do in the gentleman's State. Kudos to the Governor to take that bold leap. There is concern about what happens…

Yesterday the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in the lawsuit where Republicans sued to not only strike down protections for people with preexisting conditions, but eliminate every last protection and benefit provided by…

This is very important to me. The Virgin Islands is American territory still reeling from the devastation caused by the 2017 hurricane season, and still at early stages of working through the process provided by law to not only recover…

It is very unfortunate that despite repeated requests, months of notice and flexibility provided to accommodate a potential witness, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has chosen not to have any representation at this hearing…

I would really hope that my colleagues would remember the respect for the chair.

I actually went and worked in the Bush Administration, the Justice Department.

We need to keep our emotions and our actions in check while we are in this room.

I do believe the White House counsel has taken that position.

So let's--in the letter that you've given, you state in there: The Congress passed the Hatch Act to recognize the inevitability that senior advisers to the President, such as Ms. Conway, were involved in campaign activity.

Virgin Islanders have a habit of just muddling through things, being proud, and not really being the type to complain.

I am going to use this time, rather than asking you questions, just outlining for my colleagues the kind of situation that Virgin Islanders face.

So there is no modular hospital on one of the major islands, and that modular unit is estimated to be in place at what time?

So you obviously have a hospital that is not functioning entirely as it should.

I just wanted to get straight to the questions.

The situation is very grave and very critical.

Help us in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Help us in all of the U.S. territories.

We encourage you to reinvigorate Federal investments into extension activities.

Recovery continues to be an ongoing process. My farmers and ranchers need tools that not only help them survive but thrive in the face of a changing climate.