To meet our clean energy goals, reduce our dependence on China, we need to increase domestic production and processing of critical minerals.

I appreciate that. And I would argue that I think many times mines are the most beautiful places.

Senator Braun talked about the stigmatism and somehow incorporating these mines as part of the solution.

Got it. More of everything. You guys actually sound like a bunch of mayors and Governors.

I think the Joe Biden -- President Biden has done a great job of trying to stay above the fray and recognizing that his department of justice was in a very difficult position.

I think that President Biden wouldn't do anything until after the appeals are finished, number one, and that's going to happen after the election. So he's going to have much more flexibility after the election whether he wins or loses to…

There is a war going on right here, right now on U.S. soil.

Congress needs to pass legislation for more severe punishments on drugs, such as fentanyl and methamphetamine.

Madam President, I rise today to pay tribute to COL Dennis Wille, a devoted and accomplished member of the U.S. Army, who has dedicated nearly 29 years of exceptional service to our Nation. Colonel Wille is completing over 4 years of…

What I can say with confidence is that you have a more distinguished record with respect to fidelity to the rule of law than any Member sitting on the dais here today on either side of the aisle.

I find it shameful to have to endure... the lectures from some of my colleagues on the other side of the aisle about equal justice under the law or adherence to the rule of law to a man who has spent virtually his entire career in pursuit…

This was supposed to be, I thought, an oversight hearing for the Department of Justice. Unfortunately, it has descended into a lot of rhetoric about conspiracy theories and the like.

Mr. Speaker, I was unable to cast my votes due to a family conflict. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 227, YEA on Roll Call No. 228, YEA on Roll Call No. 229, YEA on Roll Call No. 230, NAY on Roll Call No. 231…

Mr. Chair, I thank Mr. McHenry for yielding. Mr. Chair, I rise today in support of H.R. 4763, the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act, because the time has come for us to establish a comprehensive regulatory system…

I couldn't agree more. And I think that is a longer discussion even as we look at how many smaller mines there are...

This great transition is going to move in various directions, but they are all going to require more materials.

I think that we should look at these things and in the detail and in particular sections of the regulations and say, where are we building an impediment where we should be building an incentive.

I couldn't agree more. And I think that is a longer discussion even as we look at how many smaller mines there are...