Mike Honda: “If water is becoming more and more of a national issue, if not a global issue, I think we need to have a broader…”

I am a huge fan as a private sector person of this program, because as Congressman Honda said, most of the institutes are funded with some taxpayer dollars.

I was going to start out by saying that I rise today in mourning, but I don't think it is about mourning. It is about celebrating Mark's life. We have heard all about Mark's character, his person, his presence in this Hall; and I think it…

We know the Republican majority wants to adjourn and go home, but we shouldn't be going home until the work is done. Americans understand that concept. They stay and work until the job is done. So why don't the Republicans? Here we are…

Woman, I thank Chairman Simpson and Ranking Member Kaptur for their hard work on this bill. It is an honor to serve with them on the subcommittee. This bill contains many positive things that I support, like funding for the Army Corps of…