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I am proud to support this bill to honor Reverend Harold Middlebrook. I should have said in my notes earlier that there was an Urban League dinner, and Dr. Middlebrook, I thought, kind of had carried a heavy load his whole life. I…
By counting illegal immigrants, these states receive more electoral votes and seats in Congress. Doesn't that mean that Democrats benefit from illegal immigration?
Today I filed a bill to require the Ethics Committee to release the ethics report on former Representative Matt Gaetz, and I will give notice shortly. I don't do this to give the salacious parts of the report to the public for any…
yesterday marked a somber milestone: 1,000 days since Russia invaded Ukraine. Over a million lives have been lost or wounded--a staggering human toll. Yet, instead of seeking a path to peace, the Biden administration is choosing…
after 4 years of Biden-Harris failures, our country is set to make an incredible comeback with Republican control of Congress and the White House starting next year. At the top of our agenda will be securing the southern border. Until…
I recognize the incredible work being done by Samaritan's Purse run by Franklin Graham and Mountain Ways run by my friend Joe Baker in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. When the storm left countless families without…
I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The objection is heard. Pursuant to rule XXII, the Chair, again, directs the clerk to call the roll to ascertain the presence of a quorum. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll, and the following…
I thank my friend and co-chair, Representative Tokuda. You know, there is not a whole lot of difference--there is as far as distance--between Hawaii and Tennessee, but we have the same health challenges in rural health to be exact. Mr…
I congratulate Ms. Ruth Henderson McQueen for making it into the National 4-H Hall of Fame. Ruth is a remarkable Tennessean who has dedicated her life to serving our communities, agriculture, and especially 4-H youth. Ruth started out in…
This week, I came back to Washington with the idea of trying to give President Trump a chance, an open mind, hold my tongue a bit. It has been difficult, and it will get more difficult, it appears. I first got inspired to get into…
with last week's election results, the American people have given Republicans an incredible mandate: Secure the border, strengthen the economy, restore law and order, and do so much more that is going to put this country back on the right…
I recognize Brooke Cottrell from Corryton, Tennessee, who recently graduated from Lincoln Memorial University as a physician assistant. She is the daughter of my good friend, Scott Moore. Brooke has always been a very good student. She…
I think it's become complicated because America has not been standing in a position of strength.
I will do that in whatever role necessary, but we are going to see America strong again.
President Trump was able to deliver peace through strength.
The American people want to focus on fixing our problems here.
The American public has spoken loud and clear. And I think if you go back to your interview with Bob, there are a number of places where Washington has been out of touch with the American people.
I think this is a presidency that has a mandate like we haven't seen, as you mentioned, in 36 years.