Rick Allen: “I hope during today's hearing we can put political finger-pointing aside and put our children's interests first while we…”

I thank the chair for yielding time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.J. Res. 136 and thank Congressman James for his leadership on this very important issue. Mr. Speaker, consumer choice is a vital component of our free market economy…

Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 56 and AYE on Roll Call No. 57. PERSONAL EXPLANATION

Throughout this tenuous process and legal battles, many of my colleagues and I worked closely with community leaders and stakeholders who have all agreed that maintaining the water level above the lock and dam is critical, so our residents…

It is clear that your administration has deliberately chosen again to ignore what is best for the American people.