Sam Farr: “Make no mistake about it, that increased jurisdiction was absolutely essential.”

If you want stable democracy and you are a highly religious society, it simply won't work without religious freedom.

History has shown us what we can get by retreating into a defensive, isolationist crouch.

Following the administration's path forward for our international affairs budget is the equivalent of retreat.

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.