Hal Rogers: “Perhaps the gentleman can withdraw the amendment and we will have a chance to work on it further.”

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.

I urge a ``no'' vote on the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

It's time for the State Department to act on the UAE's twice cited noncompliance.

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding me this time. I rise today in strong support of the continuing resolution. With government funding set to expire on Friday, this legislation is necessary to ensure we avoid a harmful government…