I did not introduce this amendment to tongue tie the clerk of the committee, but to fix what I think is a potential gap in our sanctions regime.

James Madison wrote in the Federalist that one of the true objects of government is the defense of property rights.

I think sometimes we focus too much on the democracy side overseas, not as much on the constitutional side of constitutional democracy.

Every time Cato the Elder spoke in the Roman Senate, he said, whatever the topic, ``Carthage must be destroyed.'' As long as Carthage survived, the freedom and prosperity of the Roman people would never be secured. As then with Carthage…

I've listened to this debate. It's primarily about the amount of money we spend on our committees here in the House. Taxes have just been inserted into it, and I have to respond to the comment about corporate taxes or tax breaks for…

As Madison said, those are only parchment barriers.

I would like to explore how it works in Egypt.

North Korea's nuclear test earlier this week signals an increasingly dangerous and defiant stance that the United States and our allies must confront and defeat. The resolution before the House today condemns the North Korean Government's…

We will not rest until we have tracked down and brought to justice the terrorists who murdered the four Americans at Benghazi.

I certainly hope the FBI is able to investigate, identify, and hold those responsible.