Cuba is an egregious example of a nation being given an unwarranted passing grade because of other non-human trafficking considerations.

Cuba also harbors criminals--just ask the family of Werner Foerster, a New Jersey State Trooper who was gunned down at a traffic stop by Joanne Chesimard.

Cuba's actions prove once again that lifting accountability only emboldens evil.

I urge the Commission to preserve a no-charge option for Lifeline participants who may not be able to afford even a modest co-pay.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Scott, thank you as well, and thank you to our witnesses this morning.

Mr. Speaker, tomorrow is World Water Day. It is an opportunity to learn more about water-related issues and find ways to make a difference. Growing up in the mountains of North Carolina, I lived in a house without electricity or running…

protecting student privacy is critically important.

Mr. Speaker, I thank Congresswoman Lummis for her leadership in this Special Order this afternoon and for all the great work that she has done. She is a wonderful role model for women. She has lent her expertise as the former treasurer of…

Tobacco would be very, very supportive of TPP if one simple thing happened, and that was it was no longer excluded from the investor-state dispute settlement.

The Secretary has often said that agriculture on its own might not be able to pass an agreement, but it certainly can prevent one from passing Congress.

Tell me where we are with our research programs, any highlights that we have.

What areas in particular do you think we need a real shot in the arm? Is there a specific area of research in terms of priorities and prioritizing funding where you think we really need to focus?

I want to get some clarification and explore a little more on this issue related to the pork trademark.

By gosh, this is not the Soviet Union, or I hope that we are not becoming the Soviet Union.

I appreciate you being here today and your willingness to have this discourse with us.

USDA has recently indicated recently plans to revisit proposed GIPSA regulations that for years have been repeatedly prohibited by Congress.

I am familiar with the term food desert, and the consequences of that.

This is a focus on the bad actors, that if there is any possible way legally we can put them out of business, I think we should.