I think state policy does matter. And while I agree that communities ought to have some competitiveness about how they-- and some control over their own regulation, there should be a minimum standard that makes sure that the country is…

Mr. Speaker, John Andrist, a North Dakota State senator from Crosby for 22 years, died last week on Wednesday. He was a patriotic American who loved his Lord, loved his country, loved his State, and loved his community. John was a strong…

Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, the Children's Health Insurance Program provides health coverage to low-income children and pregnant women who have an annual income above the Medicaid eligibility levels but…

Mr. Speaker, no U.S. Air Force unit has ever won more than 19 Outstanding Unit Awards. This last Saturday, I was honored to be in Fargo as the North Dakota Air National Guard's 119th Wing was awarded their 19th. The 119th Wing, known as…

Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the North Dakota State University Bisons, who, on Saturday, won their sixth NCAA Division 1 football championship in the last 7 years. When Chris Kliemen was named head coach at NDSU 3 years ago, he…

I share all of your concerns with what's going on with regard to NAFTA.

What for the last 8 years has simply been a dictatorship by the EPA.

You see states as stakeholders and partners not as subordinates.

Thank you for your candor, for being here, and for your strong leadership.

What I would love to do is be able to maybe have a meeting with my attorney general and you and me.

I appreciate your commitment to process and rule of law.