I would like to recognize and congratulate my good friend, Tony Argiz, who has been selected by the American Jewish Committee in south Florida to receive its 2013 National Human Relations Award. Tony has been an active member of our south…

This humanitarian tragedy has resulted in the deaths of at least 100,000 over the last 2 years.

Now in its third year, the Syrian conflict has caused unspeakable damage to the people of Syria.

By failing to act decisively before, during and after the Morsi era, we have lost so much credibility and leverage in Egypt.

Thank you for the time. A good man, a warm friend and a true patriot, Bill Young was an example for all of us here in Congress, and it was an honor and a privilege to serve with him. Madam Speaker, the loss of Bill's experience and…

I am pleased to commemorate the 10- year anniversary of the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute, known as CHLI. Through his vision and leadership, former Congressman Lincoln Diaz- Balart has guided CHLI in its mission to advance…

When will the administration push for Egyptian authorities to pardon these human rights advocates and what are you doing to support civil society programs in Egypt?

It's appalling that this administration has not prioritized the overturning of these politically motivated convictions.

It's disappointing that the Obama administration recently suspended some aid to Egypt without consulting with Congress.

The Morsi experiment in Egypt was doomed to fail and our administration's lack of a coherent and consistent Egypt policy is part of this pathetic state of affairs.

Morsi may have won an election but we all know that elections alone do not make a democracy.

We have been played in that part of the world. We continue to be played in that part of the world and the American people are sick and tired of it.

Today's much-anticipated and greatly needed water resources bill will allow our Nation to develop and maintain our economically vital ports and waterways and will support flood protection and environmental restoration efforts. As a…

October is a time to highlight the corrosive effects that domestic violence has on our country and to remind our fellow citizens of the work that still needs to be done to reduce and, indeed, eliminate violence against women and girls…

I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res 384 In the House of Representatives, U.S., October 22, 2013: Resolved, That the House has heard with profound sorrow…

I am so pleased that the gentleman from Florida, Chairman Miller, has given me some time; and I am so pleased to support his bill that he has gotten the entire Florida delegation, working in a bipartisan manner, to honor this good man and…

But, more importantly, he was the consummate gentleman. He was principled. He was honest, maintaining civility with his colleagues, a trait that we no longer honor as we should. Bill was an example for all of us here in Congress. It was my…

Bill was a true patriot and a tenacious public servant, dedicating his life to his constituents in Pinellas County.

I would like to thank our hero, Chris Smith, for bringing this important legislation for markup today

Democracies have elections on schedule. They have free and fair elections.

My adopted homeland, the greatest country on Earth, to any country in the world.

This translates to less homes for less people at double the cost. This is beyond unacceptable. It is scandalous.

It is appalling that we find out from this GAO report that only 50 percent of the funds have been obligated, and a mere 35 percent have been disbursed.

I was shocked to read the findings of the report and deeply disappointed that our foreign aid continues to suffer from a lack of real, targeted, comprehensive strategy to improve the situation on the ground for the people of Haiti.

Well, this horrible al-Shabaab attack, coupled with the closure of over 20 U.S. Embassies and consulates this past summer and last month's targeted suicide bombings against Christians in Pakistan by an al-Qaeda-linked group, proves that…