Zoe Lofgren: “I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Casten).”

Now, Ambassador Eisen, can you please talk about these increased threats to public officials as well as distrust in the system, how harmful both of those could be to our country's independent judiciary and really our democracy?

I want to start off by recognizing that the felony convictions of a former President represent a first for our country and that is solemn. I don't celebrate these convictions.

I claim the time in opposition. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the gentleman opposed to the motion?

I am very pleased that this amendment, which I was proud to cosponsor with my colleagues Reps. Beyer and Trahan, was made in order. The amendment is quite straightforward. It would ensure that the Department of Energy's total support for…