I would argue we need to hold ourselves to a higher standard.

I take no pleasure in seeing colleagues who I know have integrity being drawn into something that is very ambiguous.

I think it would work, but I do think the STOCK Act, I think we have thought about this--it wasn't crafted overnight.

the idea of a 9 percent approval rating, that is a disgrace to not only all of us, it is a disgrace to those who have worked so hard to build the democracy.

the idea of serving in Congress is the single greatest honor that your neighbors can bestow upon you.

I think Mr. Hensarling brought up some very good points in understanding wanting to fix this but do this in a measured manner that makes sense.

This is the bare minimum. It took us 6 years to get 7 people.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Minnesota will be postponed. {time} 1620 Amendment No. 4 Offered by Ms. Jackson Lee of Texas…

Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 8, line 2, strike ``and''. Page 8, line 20, insert ``(except those designated parties…

Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I respect the chairman and the gentleman's opinion on this, but I want to be very clear. The only people this applies to is violators of veterans' workplace employment. These are…

Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. First of all, I rise to offer an amendment that would reinforce our commitment to protecting the employment rights of our brave servicemembers. We've all seen this show before, Mr…