John Rutherford

I believe that this is a disaster and a pox on our house of which these children and these individuals who present themselves at the border did not desire to have.

In fact, this Congress, and I believe the public, are beginning to question the full protections afforded under section 230.

The potential censorship of free speech, I think, goes to the core of our country's freedoms.

I've never seen anything like it.

I thank Chairman Frelinghuysen for his leadership on this bill with scores of amendments through committee. Mr. Chair, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 5895, the Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and…

I thank the chairman for this opportunity, and I thank Ranking Member Walz for such bipartisan support and work on this bill. I am very proud to serve on this committee because of the kind of work that goes on here under the leadership of…

I thank Chairman Goodlatte and Representative Nadler for their support of this legislation. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 5698, the Protect and Serve Act of 2018. This important bill will enhance penalties for anyone…

It is my honor tonight to host my colleagues from the great State of Florida to highlight the successes we have seen since passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. With job growth, wages, and labor participation all up since the passage of…

I want to thank my good friend from central Florida, Ted Yoho, and I have had those same conversations with constituents back home. The gentleman is absolutely right. They don't think it is crumbs. It is very significant in their lives…

I had the great honor as a sheriff in Florida representing the Florida Sheriffs Association to work with Matt Gaetz when he was in the House. I have to tell you, there is no one that works harder for the State of Florida and this country…

It is vital that these ports are properly staffed to ensure the safety of our Nation.

Music has been an integral part of the fabric of our culture for hundreds of years because it can capture a moment in time and space like nothing else. You remember where you were the first time you heard that special song, and time after…

I just want to say congratulations on a great term and time in Congress and thank you for all that you have done personally for us in Florida.

I want to thank you for the opportunity to testify on behalf of my priorities which are important to northeast Florida.

I welcome the comments of Congressman Green and of Sheila Jackson Lee with regard to the desire to bring funding directly to the city of Houston.

And so, Sheriff Carter, I would ask you, who makes arrest decisions in Shenandoah County?

I want to prevent it before it occurs.

I know who the lady is that is providing the tip. She references ISIS, that he had threatened his mother with a rifle, that he had purchased several weapons, that he wanted to kill people, and was going to explode, that he was mutilating…

I see a real problem with that.

We need to teach our students, teachers, and officers what to look for in these individuals.

Not only do you want to look at the prevention issues as far as the building, but also focus on the individual.

And if you have a law enforcement agency that has given away their decisionmaking.

There were so many personnel decisions throughout this that were wrong.

The American Legion supports the 1206, Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act of 2017.

As Congress strongly supported the LCS program, eventually a total of up to 14 LCS will be homeported at Mayport by 2020.