The American people deserve better than this, because, in the private sector, you would not stand for this, would you?

You convinced me that you were passionate about making sure that every child had the opportunity for a successful education.

I hope that the committee sees it in their actions to make sure that you're at the helm of the Department of Education.

A lot of Americans watch what goes on here and say, 'Never me. I'll never go through it,'

Why is it so difficult for us to figure out how to focus on outcomes versus to get so hung up on process?

Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong opposition to this sham Republican budget resolution. After wringing their hands for the last 8 years about debt and deficits, today's resolution makes clear Republicans care about fiscal discipline only when…

They simply don't have one. Rather than work with Democrats to improve the ACA, Republicans continue to put their own political ideology over the health and well-being of the Americans we are all pledged to serve. I urge all Members to…

I thank my colleague from Tennessee for yielding time. Mr. Chairman, today, we take the next step in the process of providing the American people a better way on health care. We have all heard from constituents and families who are…

Mr. Speaker, earlier this week, we celebrated Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, which acknowledges the contributions that men and women in uniform make on a daily basis to keep our communities safe and secure. It was heartening to see the…

Mr. Chairman, I thank my good friend from Michigan (Mr. Huizenga). I rise today in support of my good friend from Missouri (Mrs. Wagner's) legislation, H.R. 78, the SEC Regulatory Accountability Act. The American people have grown tired of…

Mr. Chairman, the debate over financial regulation is not just about more versus less. It is also about the idea that financial liberty and personal liberty are connected, and they have been for most of history. This goes back to the…

I think we all agree we want people to have housing. We want every child that grows up to be able to realize the American dream.

I have been studying it carefully, and I have not seen one yet.

Yes, absolutely.

What matters most is the benefit to the people that we are trying to serve.

I have no doubt in my mind you will be one of the best Attorney Generals; you will faithfully execute the law.

I think, interestingly enough, that an Attorney General Sessions may get us closer to a solution on immigration reform.

I think some sort of immigration reform policy is something I hope we accomplish over the next couple of years.