I thank the gentleman for yielding. If I might wryly observe, Madam Speaker, that I have not seen the Parliamentarian pass you a note to instruct the gentleman to address the Chair. Tom, I am going to address you.

Tom Wickham, for those who are watching, is a wonderful example of the extraordinary patriotism, loyalty, and talent that has contributed to this House's operation by all of our staff. He is one of the best, but we have the best. Tom, I…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Before we begin the colloquy, let me make some remarks about someone who has made a real difference in this House. Madam Speaker, every society that wants to be a successful society has to have rules…

It is with profound sadness that I share the news that a great friend and public servant has passed away. Daryl Ann Pennington was a dear friend, trusted member of my staff, and a tireless advocate for Maryland's Fifth District. For the…

Let me repeat it, notwithstanding that. It says, ``The new documents being released by the committee today are part of the PMG briefing.'' Now, I hope the Postmaster General, unlike the President of the United States, reads his briefings…

I had not necessarily intended to speak after the minority leader, but I cannot help but respond to some of what the minority leader had to say. First of all, he practices the President's favorite tactic. Distract. Speak about that which…

I also want to urge the Senate to stop ignoring this issue and listen to the voices of thousands who have taken the time to add their names here and share their stories. We must take action to make it clear that Black lives matter. Mr…

Last week, I shared with the House that my office has launched a website where Americans could learn about the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, weigh in with their opinion on the bill, and list themselves as citizen cosponsors if they…

As the Members know and as the country knows, we have failed to reach an agreement on moving ahead on COVID-19 legislation. Therefore, Members are advised that no additional votes are expected in the House this week after we complete the…

The Bible tells us: ``Raise up a child in the way they should go, and they will not depart from it.'' As a parent, I have sometimes, if not always, reflected that that seems to be the case. But it surely is the case that we need to provide…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I join my colleague, Mr. Aguilar, and I thank him and Mr. Davis for bringing this to the floor. Madam Speaker, I echo but I will not repeat all the words of the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Hurd), who has…

I have spoken a lot about John. I spoke this morning about John and about his extraordinary chief of staff, Michael Collins, who was such a positive part of his life and who exhibits so many of the traits that made John Lewis a wonderful…

I thank the gentleman for his comments. As the gentleman knows, we passed a bill on May 15th that included within that bill $100 billion for specific assistance--not from the State's excess funds, but specifically for educational…

What I said to him was I agree with him on that point. But if Mr. Scalise wants to make it again, he can make it. But I made it to my Members. I agree. It is for illness. It is for the threat of illness. It is not for convenience.

Let me respond to my friend. Obviously, if there is money that we have already appropriated that is not needed and not disbursed, I think the gentleman is right that we can reallocate that and repurpose that money. So, that can be part of…

I thank the gentleman from Louisiana for yielding. Madam Speaker, I will say that on Monday, the House will meet at 9 a.m. for morning-hour debate and 10 a.m. for legislative business, with votes expected to occur, Madam Speaker…

I thank the gentleman for his question and his comments. Let me say this. I think we have a different perspective on where we are in this country. In point of fact, I think there is reason for great, great, grave concern about what we see…

We will honor next week, as we have honored this week, an extraordinary American, John Robert Lewis. He will lie in state just a few yards from here. He will be honored by thousands who will walk by the Capitol and his casket, and that…

This is an issue of who we are as a people. Many women have spoken on this floor, but this is an issue for fathers. This is an issue for sons. This is an issue for brothers. I have three daughters, two granddaughters, and three great…

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. I congratulate her for her work over the years. She and I spent over 2 decades serving together on that committee, the Appropriations Committee, and the same amount of time serving on the Labor, Health…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I came in at the end of my friend from Louisiana's discussion. I have great respect for Mr. Graves and I have great respect for his concern, but, very frankly, the things he talks about have…

I thank the gentleman from North Carolina, the former Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court, for yielding. I am glad that I was on the floor to hear the remarks of the ranking member, Mr. Davis. I am going to bring up a quote. I…

I thank the gentleman for his remarks. Some in my generation remember the song ``Abraham, Martin and John.'' Then, of course, there was Bobby. All four were taken from us far too early in their lives. God blessed each of us, this…

I appreciate the words of the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Yoho). They were appropriate because the language we use matters. The way we treat one another matters. Mr. Yoho needed no apology for his passion about poverty and for the…

It has been nearly 4 weeks since the House passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Leader McConnell and the Republican-led Senate, however, refuse to call it up for consideration or a vote. Meanwhile, the problem of racial…