I am rising in strong support of H.R. 360 today. Since 1996, this legislation has been authorized twice, both times with broad bipartisan support in both Chambers of Congress. Since its enactment, this legislation has strengthened…

I think it is important that we share this understanding and these impacts not only on the local economies...

I too am deeply offended that North Korea has called out my constituents in the State of Hawaii

I come to the floor today to honor the life of Al Lewis, a selfless and larger-than-life community leader who truly embodied the aloha spirit of my home State of Hawaii. He was a husband, father, friend, organizer, mentor, and so much more…

the policy, in my view, wasn't in place long enough to really have the impact that it could have to force major change within North Korea

I come from Hawaii, which is a place geographically most closest to the Korean peninsula and a place where people... actually monitor and listen when North Korea beats its drums and delivers its threats.

It has been unfortunate that we have seen a disconnect in a lot of different ways... who have really been very dismissive of the real threat that exists coming from North Korea.

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I am rising today in very strong support of this Hire More Heroes Act introduced by my friend, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Rodney Davis), someone whom I have been privileged to work with and am proud to cosponsor this legislation…

There are two kinds of people serving here in Congress--those who are here to serve the interests of the American people, and those who are here to serve the interests of the big banks and Wall Street speculators. The big banks that forced…

Our troops, our country, and our communities deserve far better than the defense bill that passed today. The hidden provision in the amended H.R. 3979 to authorize training and arming the so-called moderate Syrian rebels for the next 2…

Today, I rise proudly in support of H.R. 4329, the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization of 2014. In the 18 years since its enactment, this legislation has strengthened indigenous self-determination by…

I have an active volcano with lava flowing directly toward a small town called Pahoa, in my district, so I want to take this opportunity to highlight two courageous leaders who have been at the heart of a very strong, resilient community…

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, for holding this important hearing.

there is no excuse, there is absolutely no excuse for it.

whatever it takes, whatever it takes, he should be brought home.

I stand in opposition to this amendment because this proposed strategy actually reflects a lack of commitment to really destroy ISIL and the other Islamic extremist groups that we are at war with. Here are just a few reasons why I will be…

Change needs to come from the Libyan people, that we don't have a good track record of nation building in other countries.

this isn't about a specific country whether it is Libya or Iraq or Syria.

I think it is difficult to see any so-called political solution on the horizon, given the situation on the ground.

Now is not the time for the United States to embrace a military that has not shown even an interest in change.

Your description for why this bill is necessary and what you hope to accomplish makes a very strong case for how it has been supported in a bipartisan way.

For many years, the U.S. Congress and this committee have stood strongly behind Burma's democracy movement in fighting to bring an end to one of the world's most brutal military regimes.

It is a proud moment that we are witnessing here today as we see a bipartisan team of leaders here in Congress who have so passionately been committed to this issue, taking action and finding a solution, not in an ideal way in this crunch…

We see great prospects for deepening that cooperation, but we also see that, as India seeks to create a defense manufacturing base and as India seeks to modernize its defense sector, that the United States is going to play a critical role.