The Unaccompanied Alien Children program is underfunded by more than half, $1.1 billion.

Today I am demanding accountability and true transformation within the VA system and its culture from top to bottom and all across the country. Secretary Shinseki seemingly is unwilling or unable to do so and change must be made at the top.

I could not agree more with my good friend from Oklahoma, the chairman of this subcommittee, the idea that my colleague from Wisconsin would suggest that this program has outlived its usefulness when the Russian bear is hungrier than it…

I thank my very good friend. I think I have made my point. We need to be as representative of the country as possible. For all our failings, for all our deficiencies, for all our needs, our struggles, we need to be able to empathize with…

before I give my intended remarks, I want to add my voice to others who have paid tribute to Daryl Chappelle, who retires today after 42 years of working in the Senate. I have only been here for 3 years, but I can tell you, in the time…

I want to thank my good friend from Florida for her leadership on this bill, as well as my very good friend from Oklahoma, who has done a terrific job as chair. Both of you take your responsibilities extremely seriously, as you should…

I thank my friend representing Princeton, New Jersey, who has a doctorate in physics, who is a ``Jeopardy!'' award winner, who is, perhaps, one of the most academically advanced Members of the Congress. It is interesting that he is the one…

The amendment before us reflects the concerns that Congress has had over senior executives at the Department of Veterans Affairs receiving performance bonuses when VA hospital standards were not up to par and when we continue to see a…

I thank the Member. So what does that mean? It means those people who are in their thirties, and early forties, who have young families, who, in fact, have home mortgages, who have unpaid student loans, who are small business owners, they…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 60, beginning on line 10, strike section 411. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Virginia is…

I want to thank my very good friend, Judge Hastings of Florida. Thank you very much for your service to this country, Judge. Mr. Speaker, my comments, although critical, will be in no way personally critical of my very good friend from…

This amendment would strike section 411, which specifically restricts the Defense Department from transferring Guantanamo detainees to the United States. Striking section 411 would enable the U.S. military to be able to make the most…

I just am worried a little bit about the majority leader. I hope you can fill his glass. His glass is half empty. Make the glass full if you could, sir.

I think I heard you say in your opening comments--and I have written it down here--that you have met 1,500 times with members of Congress on trade.

I am glad to join my colleague from Pennsylvania in cosponsoring this important amendment. But I must admit, it is regrettable--actually, no. It is actually shameful we actually have to be here today discussing this topic. As a member of…

The President has directed that the Department develop a new college rating system for the 2015-2016 school year.

Simply put, early learning is essential to the success of our students and society.

I recognize the important role that early childhood education plays in helping all students enter the classroom prepared to learn.