John Hostettler: “First of all, Mr. Jefferson was in France during the approval process of the Bill of Rights.”

I am pleased that our session today began with a prayer delivered by Bryce Anderson, pastor of the Church of the Living Word in Vincennes, Indiana. It is a proud and longstanding part of our heritage that the work of Congress begins only…

Once again, Mr. Chairman, the amendment I offer simply opens up the bill and the provisions of the bill to all the pilots that desire to take part in this program, that volunteer to take part in this program, and does not discriminate…

Should the USA Patriot Act be renewed?

The amendment strikes the language in this bill that gives preferential treatment to pilots who were former military or former law enforcement personnel. It is correct, Mr. Chairman, that there is a preference only, but if we want a…