Ami Bera

We certainly have to focus in on what is happening internationally, but we also have to look at the supply side of this as well.

Again, this is an incredibly important series of hearings and even one case of human trafficking is one case too many, but when you are talking about millions, this is an epidemic that requires all of our resources.

In 2006, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a state of emergency for California's levees. He signed an executive order directing agencies to identify, evaluate, and repair the levees. The citizens in Natomas levied themselves a tax…

I applaud you for championing that and having these hearings.

Return on investment can't just be measured in dollars returned and dividends. Return on investment also is on relief of suffering, lives saved, and so forth.

Let's move past the debate of whether the climate is changing or not.

The vast majority of the public understands that the climate is changing.

It doesn't take a fiscal crisis--and it shouldn't take a fiscal crisis--for us to look at programs and evaluate programs to make them more efficient and meet goals.

The best part of this committee is it is pretty non-partisan. It is Democrats and Republicans working together to go toward a common goal.

But that freedom and stability only comes if there is a concurrent respect for the rule of law and a respect for basic rights of citizens.

I am a very firm believer that, as economies develop, with that comes freedom and stability.

The relationship between the United States and Vietnam is changing rapidly.

I'd like to congratulate the 2013 NCAA men's volleyball championship team from my alma mater, the University of California, Irvine. The UC system is one of the best public college systems in the world, and UC Irvine, through its academics…

I think the American public, if you are out there watching, you can be very proud of what we have been able to accomplish and the reflection of our values as a Nation.

This week we're celebrating National Nurses Week. As a doctor, and on behalf of physicians all across this Nation, I want to salute the over 3 million registered nurses for their service to our patients. The partnership between physicians…

Last week, a team from Mira Loma High School in Sacramento won the National Science Bowl for the third time since 2009. Hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy, the Science Bowl was created to encourage students to enter science and…

As a doctor, I recognize the important work that USAID does in global health including seeking to prevent child and maternal death through the transmission of AIDS.

The Food for Peace program obviously has been a wonderful program, not only for the agriculture sector, not only for our farmers, but for the good will of the United States.

As a nation of abundance, one of our best approaches to diplomacy is sharing that abundance with the rest of the world.

Again, that is intolerable.

That is unacceptable.

It is absolutely essential that we take a stand.

We are the most innovative country in the history of our planet. We have to continue making these investments to make sure we continue to lead the world in innovation.

I want to compliment Chairman Chaffetz for convening a series of hearings on South Asia.

We have to remain vigilant against those that are jealous of our freedoms and our way of life.