Hal Rogers: “it says Federal funds cannot be used to violate the law. I agree with that. Does the gentleman not?”

It was very clear, Mr. Chairman, to people on two continents that this Kentucky delegation was serious about its constituent's well being and her need to be home.

Due to timing issues with the State-Foreign Operations Subcommittee markup, I was unable to vote on the MTR for H.R. 3564. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 288. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the…

I yield to the gentleman from Kentucky, my close friend, whose district was the hardest hit and whose constituents along with all those impacted are in our prayers.

Congress has the power of the purse. It has the gravitas and it has the onus and the impetus to act justly for America's stolen children.