Mr. Speaker, I thank my good friend from North Carolina. And I love that story. That is a great story. What you touched on is the loyalty, the trust, the integrity of these working dogs--not only in the work they do, but when they come…

Mr. Speaker, in my previous life, before Congress--I am a veterinarian in the practice for 30 years--I have had the pleasure of taking care of all of God's creatures. It has been a privilege, a pleasure, and an honor. So much is going on…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I appreciate you guys being here. I could sit here all day and talk to you guys about this stuff because I think it's so important.

I think that's something we need to weigh in and you brought up.

Mr. Speaker, I thank my good friend from Pennsylvania, Brigadier General Scott Perry, for sharing that story. The attitude and loyalty of the dog is amazing, as well as the singularity of purpose in their drive and ambition. Like I said…

Mr. Speaker, next I yield to the gentleman from my Pennsylvania, Brigadier General Scott Perry, my good friend.

Mr. Speaker, at this time, I would like to tell a story from my district, and this deals with seizing the drugs and profits that arm criminals: As part of their regularly assigned duties with the Gainesville-Alachua County Drug Task Force…

Mr. Speaker, I thank the good gentleman from Virginia. The gentleman brought up some great things there, the dedication of the handlers. Here we have got the Clay County Sheriff's Department with Diesel, a bloodhound that these guys are so…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Lieutenant James A. Mazzuchelli of Orange Park, Florida, a naval flight surgeon who passed away on February 24 as the result of a tragic accident that occurred while he was on duty. Lieutenant Mazzuchelli…

Madam Speaker, I would like to thank my good colleague from Virginia (Mr. Garrett) and everybody else who has participated in this important topic. For far too long, Washington has allowed our broken immigration system to fester. Since…

Madam Speaker, this week commences the Lunar New Year, a time of thankfulness and new beginnings for the United States and many of our Asian partners. Reflecting upon last year's Year of the Rooster, we have enjoyed tremendous political…