Ed Royce

I hope that between now and the time that the bill goes on the floor, perhaps there can be some more definition.

This bill will help push Kabila to follow through with his commitments to do one thing that we have all pushed him on, to hold free, fair, and transparent elections in December of this year, as Congo has committed to do.

No American wants to see Russia influencing our elections, particularly through illegal and hidden measures.

We need our allies to stand with us as we fight for mutually-shared democratic values.

I appreciate House Resolution 944 expressing solidarity and sympathy of the people of Guatemala after the June 3, 2018, eruption of the Fuego Volcano.

I want to commend Representatives Smith and Bass, and of course, the chair and ranking member, for their work on this bill.

I wanted to thank Congresswoman Torres for this timely resolution to extend our condolences to the people of Guatemala.

At a time when the administration sows doubts about this critical alliance, we must affirm our commitment to NATO.

I appreciate Secretary Carson being with us.

What about on the Government side? In many ways, FHA appears poorly prepared to oversee these nonbanks, because of their outdated technology and risk management systems.

Another aspect of this that I think we have to think on is that high volume, nonbank lenders played a pretty substantial role in the financial crisis.

When we are looking at the proxy advisory industry, we have a stranglehold there, from my standpoint, we have two firms holding 97 percent of the market.

But one of the other things that has to be a prerequisite here is within the Government of Afghanistan that government has to credibly combat corruption, and that has been a longstanding problem.

I would suggest that tripling down in terms of the pressure we apply on the government there to have transparency and to end those practices is the only sure way to rally confidence on the part of the Afghan population and international…

I do, however, question the administration's decision to keep the PLO office open.

I applaud the administration for standing strong with Israel and in understanding the sheer magnitude of the threats that our closest friend and partner, the democratic Jewish state of Israel, faces.

I rise as the designee of Mr. Keating to offer amendment No. 5. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Insert after section 122 the following (and renumber subsequent sections and…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Strike section 120 and insert the following: SEC. 120. NON-FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PILOT PROGRAM. Section…

Let me start by just thanking the chairman of this committee, and I thank his committee for working with me on my proposed changes and for including an additional amendment in the manager's package. The amendment before us expands the…

This particular amendment would expand the Army Corps of Engineers' authorization to permit cooperation with regional coalitions who are seeking to create or improve water infrastructure in their areas. The amendment today would help…

It was 5:39 a.m. on June 25, 2010 when we passed the Dodd-Frank Conference Committee Report. At that early morning hour--other than a need for sleep--there was little we agreed upon. But one thing stood out, Republicans and Democrats…

If we don't lead, others will.

Your Monday speech, Mr. Secretary, outlined a much-needed strategy to match Iran's range of hostile activities.

Increasing pressure on Iran and checking its hegemonic moves is imperative.

It's important that any future economic engagement with North Korea not empower the regime to continue its brutal mistreatment of Koreans.