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I thank the gentleman, and I share the same sentiment that Ambassador Lighthizer has done a great job of working with Members on both sides to address questions, concerns, find ways to make sure that those concerns are addressed, whether…
I will absolutely be happy to specify what those are, but first of all, let's talk about funding levels. It is not just about funding levels. If you have a funding level and then you put policy underneath it that limits our men and women…
As we look at the calendar next week and, specifically, the bill dealing with the minimum wage, I would ask the gentleman if he has looked at some of the studies that have been done, as well as some of the other actions. If you look at the…
As we continue this debate as the bill moves through the process, and we look at where the Senate started with a very large 86-8 vote, Republicans and Democrats working together and coming together, we can agree on funding levels. But if…
I would first like to point out it is not we who are paying those wages. It is small businesses, small and medium-sized businesses that are paying those wages to workers. What we have seen from the current economy, from cutting taxes, not…
Mr. President, I, too, come to speak today regarding pharmaceutical costs and what we can do to make lifesaving medications--and sometimes these medications make our lives a little bit better--more affordable to the average American. I…
It is my great privilege to introduce my friend and Louisiana native, Reverend Asriel G. McLain, as our guest chaplain to lead the opening prayer today. Reverend McLain has held leadership positions in numerous churches throughout the…
we as Americans should be ashamed of what has transpired at these detention centers.
If the ACA had manifested well and Americans had not suffered the incredible increases in premiums and deductibles, we wouldn't be having this conversation.
Having a healthcare card from the ACA does not mean having healthcare.
this disgraceful detention policy starts at the top, starts with President Trump, Stephen Miller, who initiated this policy.
Madam Chair, I just want to let the record reflect that no one's hand is up right now.
I think the organizational structure is flawed. Congress has some culpability.
What do you say to the folks in Louisiana? What do you say to them that we are draining water from all of these other States?
If a project has been authorized by this committee, by this Congress, it is a backlog project, period.
I could not more disagree with Secretary James' comment that the backlog only consists of projects that have been partially funded.