Virginia Foxx: “The government shouldn't get away with 'because I told you so.' It is not the American way.”

I rise to recognize a real hero in our midst and a dear friend of mine, Donna Autry. Donna was a first grade teacher for over 30 years. Like most teachers, she was committed to doing one of the most important jobs in our Nation, but she…

Mr. Speaker, Congress is charged with upholding the solemn constitutional mandate of providing for the common defense of the Nation. We must guarantee that the men and women of the Armed Forces are equipped with the capabilities and…

Mr. Speaker, our colleague who says they want us to bring down the high cost of living is like the arsonist who sets the fire and then comes out to help put it out. Mr. Speaker, the Senate's funding proposal is not worth the paper it is…

It sounds like a good idea to me. We should.