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Thank you to my colleague from Wisconsin for organizing this, and thank you to my colleague from New York. I am honored to be here with colleagues from both sides of the aisle. As you've heard us talking about the Problem Solvers, that's…

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…

I have the pleasure of being cochair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus on Healthcare with my colleague from California, Representative Barbara Lee, who happens to be here in the Chamber as well. I'd like to take this…

It's core to our job, Mr. Speaker, to pass a responsible budget. That's job number one. A budget tells us how we're going to be stewards of the taxpayer resources. One of my first acts in Congress was to cosponsor the No Budget, No Pay…

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

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 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.

This week, over 300 individuals, community leaders from my hometown of Sacramento, came out here to share with us their vision of how we move forward. They came here on the 43rd Annual CAP to CAP visit. This is the largest trip of its…

It is absolutely essential that we take a stand.

That is unacceptable.

Again, that is intolerable.

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.

You know, as my colleagues have already expressed, our condolences go out to the families and victims in Boston.

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.

I would like to hear from you just an update on how those negotiations are going.

Today I rise to celebrate Equal Pay Day as we mark the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act. In the last 50 years, women have gone into space and off to war. They've led Fortune 500 companies and served on the Supreme Court. They've been…

All champions of human rights should openly condemn China's one-child policy and the illegal practices of forced abortion and coerced birth control reported in some localities.

This is fundamental to the doctor-patient relationship. That is why I have concerns about China's one-child policy.

I share your concern over human rights abuses as well as your commitment to fight these abuses worldwide.

I thank my dear friend and colleague from California, Congressman Honda. The reason why we are here today, the reason why we are speaking on the floor today, is because of the importance of Medicare. This isn't a Democratic or a Republican…

Thank you, Congresswoman Frankel. You know, I look at this whole issue from the eyes of a doctor. That's how I have to, that's how I was trained as a doctor. One of the first rules we take when we are sworn in as doctors, the oath and the…

Well, I appreciate my friend and colleague from the great State of Oregon. We've heard wonderful stories from all across this country tonight as my colleagues have shared their experience with Medicare, personal stories about what Medicare…