"This is exactly what the Recovering America's Wildlife Act does."
"I appreciate my colleagues asking these questions. I think that is something important we have got to really focus on."
"Moving forward, how do you plan on balancing the needs of those in the southeast dealing with the hurricane-related damages and those in the West dealing with very different kinds of damage caused by ..."
"Last Friday, the Office of Management and Budget submitted a request for $44 billion for additional supplemental disaster funding, with $12 billion specifically designated for CDBG Disaster Recovery f..."
"Unfortunately, the State of California was not included in that package."
"The success of our agriculture industry depends on immigrants, and without them the industry's economic viability and our rural communities will greatly suffer."
"As the son of immigrants, immigration is an issue close to my heart."
"I am hopeful that the work done in this subcommittee today will further our efforts to successfully update our Nation's immigration policies."
"Providing for them when they return home is the least we can do to show our unwavering commitment to our veterans and appreciation for their service."
"Veterans have earned these benefits and should have the peace of mind of knowing that they will receive a COLA every year without having to wait for Congress to act."
"I have been a proud supporter of our Nation's veterans and I am excited to sponsor this critical legislation today."