I am tired of some of the suggestions by Members of Congress who say that there is some plot out there, or agenda, to do it. It is simply not true.

Anyone in this body who tells you that there is a movement afoot to privatize the VA has either been mislead or they are trying to mislead you, and I am not going to be a part of that, nor am I going to stand for it.

We need to have you come back and tell the Congress when we are the main reason why you cannot do what you want to do.

But will they be protected? I mean, will they really be protected?

It should have a dual purpose: First being a shield, a shield to protect those who have seen the wrongdoings...

Madam Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I stand here to share with you a few words about North Carolina's dear friend, Ruth Samuelson. Ruth was only 57 when she went to glory yesterday morning. Her grace in the fight against cancer…

I thank my colleague from New Jersey for his unflagging leadership on the issue of pro-life as well as on other issues related to human rights. Mr. Speaker, since 1973, as my colleague before me said, at least 58 million children's lives…

Madam Speaker, our colleague on the other side of the aisle asked: Who the hell are we to be here speaking on this legislation and passing this legislation? Well, Madam Speaker, we are the Representatives of the people of this country…

if you are going to be critical of something, then put your ideas on the table.

the Affordable Care Act was passed with not one Republican vote in the House or the Senate.

it played a very prominent role in this past election and that the President is committed to fulfilling that promise.

Mr. President, I rise today to support Mike Pompeo as the next Director of the CIA. And I thank my good friend, the vice chairman of the Intelligence Committee, Senator Warner, for his comments. I will vary slightly from Senator Warner in…

Mr. President, I am not sure if we need to yield back the time or not. Let me state that the committee had an open hearing that was unlimited. We didn't cut off questions. We had a closed session that was unlimited. We didn't cut off…

we both spoke out in opposition to Obamacare early. We predicted massive premium increases.

Mr. President, I would like to respond to the statement of the Senator from Oregon. As chairman of the Intelligence Committee, let me just tell Members that Congressman Pompeo has made himself available to every Member on the Committee for…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent for 2 additional minutes on each side. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.

Mr. President, let me conclude and then the Senator can claim his own time. We ought to do this. We ought to do it for the country, not for ourselves. It is not about us. This is about doing something for the country. An Acting Director of…

The Senator's question is a very good one. It is normal for us to report out. We thought we had a deal with the Democratic leader. That is why we didn't discharge him. That is why we didn't have a business meeting this week. I regret that…