I have enjoyed a good working relationship with you.

I rise this evening with a simple and sober message: The United States has entered a very dangerous period, a dangerous national security moment the likes of which we have not seen since the height of the Cold War. Although alarming, the…

the Federal Government has failed to do its constitutional duty and secure the border.

During the 2-year activity of Operation Lone Star you report that there's been more than 350 million dosage units of fentanyl that have been seized.

there's compelling evidence that the Federal Government has incentivized, rather than criminalized, illegal immigration.

I want to thank Governor Abbott, the men and women under your control, for the billions of dollars that the State of Texas has invested in fighting this crisis.

the most significant public safety and homeland security threat to Texas and the Nation is our unsecured international border with Texas.

I rise to express my support also for the resolution of disapproval of the new soft-on-crime law approved by the District of Columbia City Council. The resolution represents my chance to say: Enough is enough. Today, Americans feel…

I take this very seriously. This is a lot of information concerning really abuse of whistleblowers. I think transparency is important.

Well, thank you for those kind words, Madam Chair, and yes, it did take an all-out effort on both ends of the dais by many, many members.

When I was Ranking Member of this committee, we collected investigative information for 57 whistleblowers.

When I was Ranking Member of this committee, we collected investigative information for 57 whistleblowers.

I am of the mind that it is critical we cut off all Russian imports, including uranium.

I take this very seriously. This is a lot of information concerning really abuse of whistleblowers. I think transparency is important.

There is no place in the FAA or the Federal Government for retaliation for people who come forward with legitimate information.

There is no place in the FAA or the Federal Government for retaliation for people who come forward with legitimate information.

Well, thank you for those kind words, Madam Chair, and yes, it did take an all-out effort on both ends of the dais by many, many members.

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