I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Poe), a member of our Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Judiciary.

I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Kelly), an esteemed member of our Committee on Foreign Affairs.

I am so pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Chabot), who has the honor of chairing our Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia.

I am proud to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Smith), the chairman of the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights. (Mr. SMITH of New Jersey asked and was given permission to revise and…

What an honor it is to yield 1 minute to our esteemed majority leader, Mr. Cantor, the coauthor of this important legislation.

I thank my good friend from California. We just have a few more speakers. Mr. Speaker, I am so pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Pennsylvania, Dr. Murphy, a member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Closing off areas to those that pay for the management of the areas I believe has to be the last resort.

These park users consider the closures of the most popular and productive fishing waters draconian and based on flimsy, outdated or simply feel-good speculation of perceived benefits.

Nobody cares more about the future of that area, about the health of that area than those that use it.

We all share the same goal of ensuring healthy, vibrant, and sustainable park and fishery.

Biscayne National Park is vital to my constituents, for their livelihoods as much as their own recreation.

The loss of fishing opportunities, and their associated economic impacts, would be significant.

Another common theme that emerged was disbelief that the park chose to disregard the recommendations of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

The loss of fishing opportunities and their associated economic impacts would be significant on our community.

As a popular tourist destination, south Florida is known for its nightlife and sandy beaches, but unfortunately this has also made our area a destination for human trafficking. Thankfully, Kristi House has been a beacon of hope for our…

I would like to begin my remarks by commending all the citizens and young students in my congressional district and, indeed, throughout the country who have worked so hard to raise awareness about Joseph Kony and his brutal crimes. As we…

the more things change the more they stay the same.

Today I rise to recognize the 100th anniversary of the Beth David Congregation in my congressional district. This Saturday, March 24, Beth David will hold its centennial celebration to honor its congregation and its founding members. For…

we're thankful for the opportunity to work with Karen Bass in her new role.

In the last year we have witnessed dramatic changes in the Middle East and north Africa. There was vast media coverage detailing the brutality of oppressors like Assad in Syria. Yet very little has been said about the escalation of…

Thank you very much, Madam Chair.

Congress must, once again, lead the effort to clarify U.S. policy and provide all with the necessary tools and guidance to address the situation in Syria.

I am saddened by the passing of my friend and colleague, Congressman Donald Payne.

the facts have proved them wrong, proven them wrong.

I got to see firsthand his decency, empathy, and leadership.