Bill Keating

I have consistently defended Temporary Protected Status for Haitians.

It is clear to me that a prosperous and fully democratic Haiti is in the United States' best interest.

I urge the State Department to push for full investigations into the Saline massacre last year and allegation of excessive use of force against protesters in recent months.

That being said, I do not want us to spend our money in the wrong place that will cause damage to everyday Haitians.

Ultimately, I do not see how the United States is going to be able to come in and demand or say that this is the person you should vote for.

I think ultimately, the power does rest, when I listen to you, Ms. Douyon, in the people of Haiti to decide to come together.

As someone who is deeply engaged in our hemisphere and who wants the best for Haiti, I believe it is completely unacceptable that some Haitian politician leaders are living lavishly while the people continue to suffer.

I think it is important to note that the witnesses we had at that hearing underscored absolutely everything you are saying here today.

I share serious concerns about Hezbollah's massive rocket and missile arsenal in Lebanon and the LAF's inability to prevent Hezbollah's military buildup.

More has to be done by us, Congress, as well as by the White House because this is barbaric behavior on the part of the Chinese.

I have chaired or co-chaired a number of hearings on what the Chinese government, what Beijing, particularly what Xi Jinping is doing to the Uyghurs.

I want to thank Albio Sires, the chairman, for his strong leadership on this Foundation for so many years.

It was a mistake not to tell them before they learned about it from the media.

We must stand in solidarity with the Haitian people, who are suffering under crippling poverty and are asking only that their political leaders finally start doing what they were elected to do.

We will not overcome the challenges posed by China by cutting foreign assistance and strong-arming our allies.

I strongly disagree with the approach. I believe that the U.S. must instead work as a partner to create conditions so that Hondurans, Guatemalans, and Salvadorans can see a future in their home countries.

The best thing to do when you make a mistake is recognize it and own up.

I would just remind everyone that 80 percent of our trade activity is with EU in that regard, so it is something our country is not going to take too lightly or in a bilateral sense.

I am now going to report that the vote passed 329 to 299 on the second reading to the withdrawal agreement bill.

I very much look forward to the testimony today and to hearing how U.S. policymakers can continue to play a role in pushing for a resolution that will preserve this very important Good Friday Agreement.

And I commend the commitment to honoring the Good Friday Agreement, particularly one that does not impose a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

I cannot think of many days in maybe months, going back months, that are more challenging for members than today.

Latest news, the vote on the timetable has failed, so it looks like we may be waiting to hear from the EU on the extension.

Not only is this dangerous message sent to the millions of British citizens who voted in favor of leave, but this mentality could also have unintended consequences on our own economy.

Whatever deal that is eventually voted on and enacted must avoid a return to violence of the late 20th century.