And I believe if we can establish a more stable and secure Western Hemisphere we can usher in an era of prosperity that has never been seen before.

In May, we watched as the corrupt Maduro regime swept the country's Presidential election, which had been called fraudulent by the U.S. and our global partners.

Supporting governments in Latin America that shun socialist and repressive policies and support Western values should be one of our top priorities.

I want to thank the chairman for his leadership on this issue and for his very eloquently delivered speech on the seriousness of what is happening. The Syrian civil war is now in its eighth year, and it is approaching a very serious…

There is really a tragic situation that has been unfolding for a long time in Syria, and I think it is important that we have a brief discussion today about what is at stake and what is happening. To start that discussion, Mr. Speaker, I…

Today, June 20, 2018, I was absent during the first vote series due to official business. Had I been present, I would have voted ``Yea'' on rollcall No. 272, ``Yea'' on rollcall No. 273, and ``Yea'' on rollcall No. 274. ____________________

The goal isn't just taking nuclear weapons out of the hands of North Korea. The goal is to unify Korea in the end under a somewhat democratic country.

I believe that's what's going on right now, and our President has opened the door.

This man, this young leader Kim, he was educated in Switzerland at an elite and prestigious school.

Do any of you believe consumers have a clear understanding of what's contained in a privacy policy?

consumer privacy laws and policy makers have regularly complained about the length and complexity of consumers facing privacy policies.

There's been a lot of debate about the concept of selling data, which culminated with the Facebook hearings recently.

We want the internet to continue to thrive but we also don't want consumers to lose faith in the internet because their information is being used in an unanticipated or even a harmful way.

I would like to hear your opinions about as to whether precise geolocating information should be considered sensitive information.

More people now access the internet from a device--phone, tablet, or IOT product--than from desktops or laptops.

I think we have an obligation as a country to prosecute and push back against war crimes

this administration... has been one of the most aggressive administrations against Russia that we have seen in modern times.

I believe that with the existence of Assad and that oppressive regime, it actually creates a cauldron for the recruiting of ISIS or the next generation of ISIS or the next al-Qaeda.

I think it's important to note the good work Colombia has done in the Venezuelan crisis.

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. It is a confusing amendment to me because, looking at what we want to do, I haven't talked to many people who don't think that Iran isn't a bad actor in the region. It is really almost impossible to…

One of my biggest worries is that in the Western world we are kind of tired of defending democracy and freedom.

It's better to stay than leave and come back.

I introduced H.R. 1320, the NUKE Act, with Congressman Doyle to make common sense reforms in the NRC recovery structure.

The legislation sponsored by Congressman Kinzinger and Congressman Doyle appears to be a common sense step to provide the agency with a funding mechanism that aligns its mission and costs.

And that, by definition, would skew the whole energy mix anyway, which is something that we are obviously very concerned with.