Ami Bera: “As an Indian-American Member of Congress and a Gujarati-American Member of Congress, this is an exciting time.”

Today, I rise to honor and remember Elwood ``Bud'' John Lee. Bud was born November 6, 1946, in Caledonia, Minnesota. A 10-pound baby, Bud was a gentle giant from the beginning. He graduated from college in December 1965 and then enlisted…

we weren't Democrats or Republicans, we were all Americans.

I think this is a place where we should work together and provide that flexibility for future Administrations.

Their dedication, expertise, and institutional knowledge are invaluable to advancing American interests, supporting our allies, and responding to crises around the globe.