I think that recognizing the opportunity that exists with this change of leadership in India must be seized by us in a way that is very proactive and sensitive to what has occurred in the past.

that it should not be a given. As we look at the different conflicts that are occurring whether it be in Iraq or in other places, that we assume that we must do something because sometimes the answer to that question of what is in the best…

I too would just like to recognize my colleague Ms. Duckworth, and echo her comments about really understanding that this piddling over details when we are talking about constituents of ours, veterans who are here today, who are literally…

Do you know what percentage----

And those 450 overturned claims, that was because the veteran had appealed after they had been rejected?

Our number one priority is keeping the American people safe. We do that by focusing our resources on those who actually pose a threat to our safety, while upholding the freedoms and civil liberties of the American people, not by continuing…

If your son or daughter, your brother or sister was sick and needed care, but couldn't see a doctor for 3 months or 6 months or maybe over a year, wouldn't you take immediate action, do whatever it took to make sure that they were cared…

I stand here disappointed and heartbroken today as an American and as a soldier because Congress has missed an opportunity to stand up and fight for our troops, especially those who have been victims and survivors of violent sexual crimes…

The importance of relationships and how nuanced our relationship is with each of these countries.

Aloha. I rise in strong support of H. Con. Res. 83, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. First, I thank the gentlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. Miller), who I had the pleasure and honor of serving with on the House Homeland Security…

what has gone on in Ukraine is clearly not just about Ukraine and that we strategically really need to look at this with what Putin's end state is and that it is something far broader.

the threat that North Korea continues to provide is one of the most destabilizing factors.

It is a great disservice to our country when North Korea makes threats that we have people here at home saying they are not close enough or their threats are not serious or they are not actually threatening the United States.

the time for that has come and gone.

Thank you for being here and for speaking so candidly about the work that you are doing.

On March 26, 2014, I was unavoidably detained and was unable to record my vote for rollcall No. 142. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on ordering the previous question. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the…

This amendment highlights our intent to offer assistance in a necessary way, I believe, in forming a robust independent, impartial judicial system.

There's been a lot of conversation today and in previous days about anti-corruption efforts, our intent to offer assistance in bringing stability back to Ukraine in a variety of ways.

Without an ability for them to hold people accountable, and for the people of Ukraine to feel a sense of confidence in their judicial system, and that there is a Rule of Law, then I'm afraid that these reforms will not be meeting their…

Last week I was deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of my friend and Hawaii island resident, Les Botelho. I share my heartfelt condolences with his family and his friends. Les was a committed family man and also dedicated to…

Well, I look forward to working with you on either finding an avenue where we can put either a cap or an exemption in place for these fees that disproportionately affect places like Hawaii and Alaska.

I want to express a concern. Obviously we are very familiar with the tourism-based economy that relies heavily on air traffic.

I am rising today in strong support of the Hire More Heroes Act introduced by my friend, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Rodney Davis). When he first came to me with this idea, it was a no-brainer that I would want to support this effort…

I believe my amendment is----

Thank you very much. Very briefly, the amendment on page 3 directly relates to adding 'regarding civil and political rights'...