we all agree that they cannot have a nuclear weapon. President Obama did that diplomatically. The current President threw that out and decided to go to war without a plan, without a strategy, without an exit plan, and, really, without even…

The separation of powers, Article I, and in that Article I is very importantly the power of the Congress to declare war. Again, let us be serious about our oath of office to protect and defend the Constitution as we protect and defend the…

I stand here as former leader, but also as one with 30 years of experience in intelligence. I think this is a very important debate for us to have. There are two debates going on here. One is the debate as to the Constitution of the United…

on another note, though, the day before--and I call this to the attention of some who may not be aware--as the world knows and acclaims, we had the performance of Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl halftime. I rise with pride in that because we…

As this year unfolds, the year of the 250th anniversary of our great country and the signing of the Declaration of Independence, I had the privilege yesterday of speaking at Loyola Marymount University in California to start, from our…

Today is a day of joy but also a day of some sadness that our great leader, Steny Hoyer, has announced his retirement from Congress. He still has another year. He still has another year, and I know a lot will come. I join the gentleman in…

Mr. Speaker, Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., famously said: ``Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and the most inhuman,'' he said, because people can die. The Affordable Care Act, proudly also known…

I salute Marcy Kaptur and the Ukrainian Caucus for inviting Members to come together to raise concerns, to speak frankly about the need for strong sanctions on Russia, and to insist that any peace must be just, durable, and centered on the…

One more thing: Right before Christmas a few years ago, when President Zelenskyy came here and spoke, this body just rose up in support. We need more than applause, though. We need a discharge petition.

it is hard to think of anyone more remarkable and excellent in every field and endeavor than those pursued by Rob and Michele Reiner. Rob was creative, funny, and beloved. Michele, successful in her own right, was an indispensable partner…

I rise to honor a visionary, steadfast, and deeply respected leader and an indispensable participant in advancing our mission for the people, my longtime chief of staff, Terri McCullough. Terri is stepping down this month to spend more…

Either they don't know what they are talking about, or they don't care about meeting the needs of the American people. Did any one of them vote to eliminate a need for preexisting conditions in healthcare? Not one of them. Did any one of…

going to the Supreme Court for that means that ``cruelty'' has not even come close to the word that is needed for that kind of behavior. This is the worst President for children that America has ever seen.

We must continue to fight for a responsible, bipartisan path forward that reopens the government and keeps healthcare affordable for the American people.

What we choose to do in this hour of our history will determine the shape of America and the world for decades.

We have made history; we have made progress. We have always led the way, and now we must continue to do so by remaining full participants in our democracy, and fighting for the American ideals we hold dear.

This is a moment of truth for America.

It was you who made those words come true.

That isn't arrogance; it's competence.

I will not be seeking re-election to Congress. With a grateful heart, I look forward to my final year of service as your proud representative.

I have no doubt that if I decided to run, I would win.

I have truly loved serving as your voice in Congress.

You enabled me to shatter the glass ceiling and become the first woman speaker of the House.

We have made history.

I want you, my fellow San Franciscans, to be the first to know.