we heard from many Members talking about the situation with the appropriations bill, and I would like to add my voice to the chorus. For too long uncertainty has hampered our Nation's ability to grow our economy and make necessary…

Back home, we always say, 'Follow the money,' and you can usually figure out what the problem is.

The definition of 'insanity' is continue to do the same thing and think you'll get a different result.

Ladies and gentlemen, we've got to change. $18 trillion of debt and the way we're climbing, and our military is under-funded from the standpoint--or less--or lack of direction.

the insanity that seems to be driving a lot of these large, complex programs

In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military industrial complex.

There should be a law that, when GAO basically makes a recommendation, we should at least owe it to the American people to give you an answer back.

What I'm understanding, in listening to the testimony, sir, that there's no repercussion whatsoever.

I would like to take the time to recognize the historic event that took place last week. On September 24, 2015, his Holiness Pope Francis became the first Pope to ever address Congress. I would like to thank all that were involved in this…

I would like to take the time to recognize Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks on their 50th year as a national recreation area. Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area was established by an act of Congress on September 28, 1965, and has…

The IOM's 2011 report... failed to find sufficient evidence to connect Blue Water Navy service with exposure to Agent Orange.

If we were able to come to an agreement with you all, all of us agree to give presumptiveness to some or all of the claims being brought forward, how would that affect your claims process; and does a presumptive finding speed up your…

History has shown our actions in combat, and we are finding even on our installations, no matter how necessary or well-meaning, have often carried unintended consequences.

What have you done that we have learned from the past that we did not do which we are calling presumptive and not taking care of anybody to make sure this does not repeat itself?

We know that. We know there has been chemical and a host of other exposures.

I don't envy the choices that Secretary Carter and the leadership has to make. There's nothing easy here.

At what point are we going to have clear definitions about malign activities in cyberspace being acts of war or acts of terrorism?

But, the proof will be in the pudding.