Thank you very much. First of all, I want to say what an honor it is to be sharing the dais with two such distinguished gentlemen who have given up their careers and sacrificed countless hours with their families to come to this body and…

I appreciate that. When we talk about the rule of law, the rule of law means that it applies equally to everyone. Of course, today, we have talked a lot about how within ObamaCare the rule of law does not apply equally to everyone. Some…

I thank the gentleman from Oklahoma. Yes, it has been something that we have been dealing with in a very up close and personal way. As a matter of fact, about a month and a half ago, I had the good fortune to meet with Arizona's adjunct…

It's with great emotion that I rise today. First of all, we're right in the midst of a government shutdown, and this is a terrible time. Second of all, this is my greatest hero's birthday; it was my father's birthday, October 1. My dad…

You've already heard that this is a very bipartisan measure that is supported by people on both sides of the aisle. In fact, I would like to point out a little story that I think is kind of interesting. I think Mr. Gosar might be a little…

I appreciate this opportunity to address Congress today. I'm very pleased, as the chairman of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere for the Foreign Affairs Committee, that we held a hearing on this issue. Afterwards, we decided--after…

No, that's not what I just said. I don't appreciate having words put in my mouth. That's not what I said. Mr. DeFAZIO. Well, please clarify.

What I said was that the language that we've agreed to here is the language that I believe embodies the spirit of the agreement between us and Mexico. I believe it's exactly what the President has been asking for. Mr. DeFAZIO. Okay. With…

This little document here, the Constitution of the United States, is something that we all cherish, something when we were all sworn in we raised our right arm to the square and we said that we would uphold this document. It is the…

I would like to commend the gentleman from Ohio for standing so strong for an American patriot. I believe his motives are extremely noble and good, but I don't believe this is the right way to handle it. I am the chairman of the Western…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made available by this Act…

I might add that this amendment was one that was offered by my colleague David Schweikert from Arizona last year, and it passed on a voice vote. Department of Homeland Security, DHS, has long viewed State and local governments as valuable…