It doesn't matter who sits in the government--our message and respect for human rights must remain the same.

Human rights are vital to the growth of a healthy democracy and these issues cannot be put on the back burner under the guise of focusing first on the economy or other factors.

While the United States desperately wants to see Egypt's security and economy sectors be strengthened and bolstered, we cannot ignore the suffering of people and the challenge to democracy just to focus on economic and security assistance.

The state of democratic governance and human rights in Egypt has continued to challenge me.

I must express my sincere concern about some of the activities and trajectory of the Egyptian government.

The election was, by all accounts, theatrics, as potential challengers were intimidated and oppressed.

I urge Egyptian officials to ensure their rights, their safety, and their wellbeing are being taken care of and that their rights are not being violated.

Well, the important thing is that we don't want to stifle the imagination, the entrepreneurship, the development of this, but yet we want to have the safeguards in place.

It's important to note that none of these people have been rehabilitated...

On torture, we continue to see--continue to get information of really horrific torture...

But, as you said, Chairman Rohrabacher, Radio Free Europe is still not operational...

I am excited to speak on behalf of H.R. 5105, the BUILD Act, and urge its passage in this Chamber. Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank Chairman Royce, Ranking Member Engel, Ranking Member Sherman, and my lead cosponsor, Adam Smith of…