Sam Farr: “Thank you. That is the first time I have had that explanation. I appreciate it.”

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

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.

I passed legislation called Proud to be an American Day. I was hoping that we could do that on the morning of the Fourth of July, but, because it is a Federal holiday, the Federal immigration people don't work that day. So we have been…

If you don't fund the State Department fully then I need to buy more ammunition ultimately.