Jackie Speier: “This is a hearing that we are having about the quality of health care in the military by service members who are not in…”

I'm more anxious, and I think for all Members, there is going to be more trepidation associated with them being out with their constituents.

Words matter, and Members of Congress who speak in those kinds of terms should be called out.

This is my last speech on the House floor. I have given hundreds of speeches on this floor, but there will be no more. I am reminded of a quotation, each of us is called to do something, and if we don't do it, it won't get done. For almost…

I thank the gentleman for those outstanding comments. He is another Member who has shown incredible leadership on the House Committee on Armed Services. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Crow), my good friend and…