Jim Costa: “But the ability to turn the clock back, I mean, we are not going to return a third of the Bay back into wetlands.”

But let's be frank about it. Russia today is a syndicate, I think, that's masquerading as a nuclear--a nuclear syndicate masquerading as a country with a mob boss called Putin.

I also rise today to honor the life of Dottie Jones, and what an incredible life it was. She lived 103 years, and she lived with passion and determination. A loving mother of four children and a lifelong friend, she peacefully passed away…

I wish my constituents back home in the 21st Congressional District and Americans throughout the country a very happy new year. May it bring us good tidings and health, and may the Congress come together to solve some of the critical…

I think that farmers, ranchers, dairymen and -women are critical in so many different ways, but they are also stewards of the environment.