Robert Pittenger

As technology advances, we need to make sure Federal regulations keep pace. Former Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke has said that account ``reserve balances far exceed the level of reserve requirements, and the level of reserve…

I do rise today in memory of Union County Sheriff's Deputy Sergeant Jeff Greene, who died yesterday in a tragic motor vehicle accident in Monroe, North Carolina. Sergeant Greene was a 10-year veteran of the Sheriff's Office and managed the…

America must continue to advocate for these rights to be afforded to every person around the world.

I would say to you today that the independent courageous members of the 'Umbrella Movement,' they are seeking to bring a true democracy to Hong Kong.

America must be clear in our support for Hong Kong and the ideals of liberty and democracy.

The threat from ISIS seems to be growing exponentially.

Much has been said and written about the ratings of the United States Congress and the approval of what the American people think of us. It is somewhere right around 10 percent. Let me tell you those ratings don't take into consideration…

I thank the chairman. Mr. Chairman, I acknowledge the tremendous leadership that you have given to this Nation. I am grateful for what you have done as a servant in our Congress to protect this Nation, to provide the security that is…

Thank you, Madam Chairwoman. And thank you for calling this really important hearing, which has really clarified so much of how the regulatory environment has impeded the availability of credit and capital to consumers.

On rollcall No. 398, had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.'' Amendment Offered by Mr. Gosar The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona (Mr…

I thank Chairman Rogers for this opportunity to speak. I just really want to commend you for your exceptional leadership as a Member of this body and for your service on behalf of the security of our Nation. Over the past year, it has…

Unfortunately, as Ronald Reagan once said, our Nation, too, has a legacy of evil with which it must deal.

I thank the gentleman for yielding me this time. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, and much other legislation that we will consider today. I also rise in support of Antonia, Maria, and Rosa…

It is obvious that without meaningful political or judicial reform, without separation of powers and judicial independence, there is no hope to get rid of political corruption.

By listening to and respecting the rights of citizens like Ilham Tohti and Xu Zhiyong, China can involve all its people in dealing with the most important problems of the day.

America must continue to advocate for these rights to be afforded to every person around the world.

Our job as Commissioners, as Members of Congress, as those who hold the lamp of liberty, must be to continue to bring to light these stories.

We urge the government of the People's Republic of China to respect the fundamental rights of every one of its citizens to freedom of expression and press and association and religion.

I think we need to be more focused and clear and really think strategically on how this body can awaken this issue and bring it to the forefront.

What do you think needs to happen in order for the Chinese Government to meaningfully address the issue of systemic corruption?

I think that is what I'm trying to understand. You have well-intentioned objectives for the good of China in your movement with the New Citizens' Movement and my hope is at some point that the Chinese Government will see that people like…

My statement to him was that those people of faith were people who would be good citizens because they, as followers of Jesus, would in large measure be honest people and people that would be good for the culture and good for business.

I thank Chairman Hensarling for the time and for allowing me to speak on this important issue; and I also thank the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Duffy) for his the leadership on this legislation. This legislation is absolutely necessary…

Will you commit yourself to more openness to allow for the public to review what takes place in these meetings?

Thank you, Congressman Smith. I am so grateful for your leadership, having known you now for the last 30 years and watched the true commitment that you have for the calls of life. I just appreciate the spirit of which you come and your…