Mark Alford

I will just preface my remarks by saying how much respect I have for the ranking member and her passionate arguments. Although we don't agree, I respect her highly. Mr. Speaker, America broke up with the progressive Democrats, but they…

We all have a role to play in this to right size our government, and if I have to pay a little bit more for something, I'm all for it to get America right again, to start whittling down.

Look, we have lived under the oppression of Joe Biden's hyperinflation for some years.

they were 'outside agitators.'

But the ship heading towards a reef, we don’t have much time before we hit that reef with $36 trillion worth of debt.

Just because you have a government job doesn't mean it's a lifetime appointment like the Supreme Court. There are jobs available. God has a plan and purpose for your life.

The unfortunate thing was, is that this was organized protests, I think from some outside agitator groups.

I thank the chair and ranking member for their leadership. I appreciate what we are able to do on the Small Business Committee for Main Street America. I rise today, Mr. Speaker, because as a Member of Congress, it is our duty and…

Today I rise to honor our February Veteran of the Month, Randall E. Watson. Randall is a retired Army Chief Warrant Officer 4, or CW4, and human resources officer with more than 24 years of service. Randall got his bachelor's degree from…

Today, I rise with an extremely important declaration about the Kansas City Chiefs. I am honored today to be wearing the red blazer that I made for the late, great Tony DiPardo, the bandleader for the Kansas City Chiefs for many years. In…

Today, I rise to honor our January small business of the month, Janine's Flowers. This fantastic business in Camdenton has been serving the lake area with floral artistry through weddings, proms, first dates, and so many other special…

Today, I rise to honor our January Veteran of the Month, Michael ``Mike'' Tracy. Mike entered the Air Force Delayed Entry program in 1975 where he reported to basic training, Air Force leadership school, and Air Force Security Police…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, `twas 5 days before Christmas, and all through this House, not a lawmaker was resting, not even their spouse. The CR was stalled, the debates full of heat, while a shutdown shadow loomed…

I did not bring any fancy signs with me today. Those take hours to prepare. I will tell you, Mr. Speaker, that if a shutdown occurs because we do not pass this continuing resolution today, it will not be a Republican shutdown. It will be a…

Today I rise to honor our December Small Business of the Month, Staying Home Corporation. This fantastic business in Harrisonville, Missouri, offers a wide range of products that allow folks in the Midwest to live more comfortably in their…

I thank my good friend Mr. Rose for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my unwavering support for the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act. We must ensure our Nation's military remains the greatest force for freedom and…

I thank the chairman for this opportunity. Mr. Speaker, in the words of Yogi Berra, this is like deja vu all over again. It was just last year that I was here in this very spot debating the ranking member over the evils of socialism, and…

Today I rise to honor Osceola Cheese, our October Small Business of the Month in the great Fourth Congressional District of Missouri. Established in 1944, Osceola has provided cheese, beef jerky, various meat selections--I know you are…

Today I rise to honor our September Veteran of the Month, Mrs. Sharla Howard of Dallas County. Sharla served in the U.S. Army and sustained an injury during training that led to her eventually being medically discharged. It bothered Sharla…

Today I rise to honor Jones Boots of Vernon County, Missouri, as our Fourth Congressional District September Small Business of the Month. From the humble beginnings of two employees and an inventory of just 500 pairs of boots, Jones Boots…

I want to speak from my heart right now on a subject matter that we dealt with yesterday in the rotunda not too many feet from this House floor. I was honored to be at the ceremony yesterday for the 13 Gold Star families, the 13…

Lastly, I want to reflect on today, 9/11, as a day of remembrance. This is now the 23rd anniversary of the fateful date in U.S. history when Islamic terrorists on planes loaded with people crashed into the World Trade Center. Let's keep…

I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I thank the gentlewoman from Virginia (Ms. Wexton) for her courage. We love her, and America thanks her. Recognizing Patrick O'Hanlon

I was born in Texas but proudly represent Missouri. I thank my friend from Minnesota for allowing me to speak. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support this important appropriations bills package before us. As China continues to build up its…

our food security is our national security.