Sam Farr: “These are American icons. And they represent our national heritage at sea.”

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.

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

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

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