I wish to speak about the successes of the Millennium Challenge Corporation, or MCC, which is one of the U.S. Government's newest and most potent resources in the war against global poverty. MCC was founded by a bipartisan act of Congress…

We need to put a price on carbon. We have to put a price on pollution.

The U.S. Congress is not [getting good reviews internationally].

If we don't take aggressive steps, the world depends upon U.S. leadership.

Paris, to me, is going to be an important moment in our global commitment on the problems of climate change.

Now, as I travel around Baltimore, and particularly the neighborhoods that are trying to recover, I hear a recurring theme from constituents: They don't feel their government truly represents them and their interests. They don't feel…

I rise today to discuss my hometown of Baltimore and the city's recovery after the civil unrest related to the Freddie Gray case. But first let me say a few words about the heartbreaking events in South Carolina. Words are inadequate to…

as our Nation continues to mourn the tragic loss of life at the Mother Emmanuel AME Church in Charleston, I wish to discuss international efforts that can assist in addressing the prejudice and discrimination that fuels violence and acts…

I think the Grow America Act would do that. I would encourage us to keep an open mind if we can get the additional revenues for a more robust plan than is currently being submitted for approval here.

I would hope that we could get additional revenue, which is not this committee, and have a more robust transportation commitment at the Federal level.

I congratulate you for reaching, with Senator Boxer, I think a fair compromise, one that I will strongly support.

I wanted to call up Amendment No. 3, and I will withdraw it. This is the Grow America Act which would increase the 6-year authorization to $478 billion consistent with the President's budget.

in the interests of moving the defense bill forward I withdraw my amendments, Nos. 2038 and 2056. These amendments were intended address a set of issues where I share a concern with the chairman and ranking member of the Armed Services…

I rise today to submit a resolution to mark World Refugee Day, June 20, and to address the growing global crisis of people forcibly displaced by persecution or conflict. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, for…

We cannot let next month go without accomplishing those goals.

I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. National Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month

I agree, bottom line, we have to find the revenue so that we have a 6-year reauthorization that does not create another cliff at the end of the 6 years.

I rise to ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing June as National Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. Every 67 seconds someone in our country develops Alzheimer's disease. It is the sixth leading cause of death in the United…

If they do not complete the Appalachian Highway, it is going to be very difficult to attract the type of industry they need.

It is critically important. If we do not get it done now, then we know we are going to be punting again.

I appreciate the honesty of that answer, and it is true that there will be dispute settlement provisions.

Well, thank you, Mr. Chairman. To Chairman Gardner, I want to thank him for his leadership on this subcommittee.

I hope there is more than just freedom of association requirements.

I wish to speak about the political crisis in Burundi, and to urge continued action by the administration and the international community to prevent violence and mass atrocities. As my colleagues may be aware, the country has a troubled…

I must tell you there are some who are pretty critical, saying that our aid policies were established for a developing world in Asia that has turned into an emerging world where you have economies that are getting more sophisticated and…