This money should never have been released in the first place.

During this moment of profound crisis for Israel and the Middle East, we must send a clear message to signatory nations that we are absolutely committed to the Accords.

I have to still rise today in opposition to my good friend and ASEAN Caucus co-chair, Representative Castro's amendment.

We absolutely must counter China's influence in the Middle East. This was a national security imperative.

It is imperative that the U.S. convene responsible States to close this gap in regional security.

But I must oppose this amendment. And I would urge my colleagues to vote no.

Today we are advancing legislation that will give the U.S. and Israel critical tools to defend against brutal terrorist Iran and Iranian proxies.

Israel is locked in a generational fight for survival against genocidal Hamas terrorists.

The United States stands with Israel as it grieves the unthinkable loss of more than 1,400 innocent civilians.

I think I laid that out yesterday. So -- Not overnight.

I thank the chairman for yielding, and I thank the ranking member for his support of this amendment also. Mr. Chair, I rise today in support of my amendment, which has been included in the bipartisan en bloc for the Department of Homeland…

the United States' authorization for U.S. military against terrorists that seek to kill Americans is urgently needed in the current threat landscape.

Iran is a State sponsor of terror. U.S. policy must always, always aim to deter or punish Iran's use of terrorist proxies.

the Administration's policies have been exceedingly counterproductive.

The SEC's mission is to protect investors; maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets; and to facilitate capital formation.

I regret that I missed roll call votes today, due to the birth of my fourth grandchild. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 383, ``yea'' on rollcall No. 384, and ``yea'' on rollcall No. 385. ____________________

As guarantor--we are the guarantor in the United States--of the Dayton Peace Agreement that ended the horrific violence Bosnian war, the United States must prioritize deterring these destabilizing, destructive, and anti-democratic actors.

The burden of excessive regulations and politically-motivated disclosure requirements falls heavily on small and medium-sized companies, impeding their growth.

Reckless secessionists like Milorad Dodik, President of Bosnia's Republika Srpska entity, and his Russian backers, are counting on the United States to stand by while they undermine the region's peace and stability.

I think Director Gerding's controversial rulemakings and decisions threaten to undermine the attractiveness of public markets and stall economic growth.

It is definitely in line with free market capitalism to stop monopolies and duopolies created by the administrative state.

I am greatly concerned with the Biden Administration's continued efforts to force non-material environmental, social, and political issues on American companies and investors.

These increased costs hinder the ability of American public companies to compete on a global scale, putting them at a disadvantage, while China's economic influence continues to grow.

What we are seeking is more accountability and transparency in the proxy process by the duopoly of proxy advisory firms testifying before us today.

We must remember that the primary purpose of our public markets is to foster economic growth.