You know, obviously it's very concerning for me if it in fact is true. The President seems to have a very sinister Hollywood view of what American intelligence is all about, not understanding we have rules and laws and trying to even…

You can immediately understand that Volker is going to be important, that Ambassador Sondland, the European ambassador who was also part of those meetings in Ukraine is going to be important.

I hope, you know, if it's a nonpartisan or bipartisan investigation, you will you get both sides of the story.

I find it amazing that the majority, the Democrat majority, would like to see us prioritize establishing electronic medical records for illegal immigrants when we still haven't been able to provide that for veterans in our country or our…

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 230, nays 194, not voting 9, as follows: [Roll No. 546]…

I have no further speakers, and I am prepared to close. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, this bill demonstrates just how disingenuous Democrats are about securing our borders and fixing our broken…

I am pleased that Congress has funded one new Polar Security Cutter for the Coast Guard and has appropriated funding for long-lead materials for a second.

Russia and China are making significant investments in the Arctic. To them, the Arctic is a new battlefield where they are seeking every advantage over the United States.

It is critical that we recognize the growing strategic importance of the Arctic to U.S. interests.

These heavy icebreakers are long overdue, and, once delivered, will greatly improve the Coast Guard's capabilities and presence in the region.

The United States must not be caught flat-footed. To defend our National security, homeland security, and sovereignty, we must make needed investments in Arctic infrastructure.

I thank the ranking member for yielding time and for his leadership on our committee. I rise in support of Ranking Member Thornberry's motion to instruct conferees. It is vital that Congress fund all of the projects that have been listed…