Sam Farr: “I think certainly as far as the 100 percent requirement, it needs to be thoughtfully reconsidered.”

If we are going to not allow anybody else to have weapons in this Capitol, you certainly shouldn't allow Members to have them.

But not our staffs. Haven't had a COLA increase in 5 years.

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. This is probably the last time I rise on this floor to speak after 23 years of serving here. It may take me a little more than 5 minutes.

Sanctions are an important part of the toolkit, but they can't be the only one.