Don Bacon

I am concerned about the EC-37 program.

It is pretty hard to manage that crew.

Congratulations to General Raymond. You have come a long way since you and I inspected Hurlburt and Nellis Air Force Base as colonels.

I personally believe you will always be known as one of the greats in our Air Force, and I just want to applaud the great work you have done.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I thank Chairman Rush for his leadership, his heart for this bill, and I thank the chairman and the ranking member for giving me a chance to speak and for their comments. Madam Speaker, I rise today in…

In honor of Black History Month, I rise to recognize Littleton Alston for his lifetime contributions in the fine art of sculpting, both as a renowned artist and as a professor. Littleton was born in Petersburg, Virginia, and grew up in…

I thank my colleagues and friends from New Mexico and Texas for their leadership today and guidance to the floor. I rise in support of H.R. 504, the DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act, which will improve the management, integration…

I oppose this resolution that is designed to embarrass our President in front of the world and, in reality, gives comfort to Iran's leadership. It weakens America and emboldens our enemies. This resolution is not needed. The War Powers Act…

I am strongly opposed to this impeachment. No law was broken, no high crimes or misdemeanors, no impeachable offenses. The Ukrainians received aid 1 week prior to the law's requirement, aid that was previously rejected by the…

At what point do they interpret this as weakness or lack of restraint?

America has the ability to help so many in need and so I appreciate you both for giving Nebraska farmers and ranchers and our ag industry a chance to be a part of that, and a force for good, and we have the ability to do it, so we ought to.

I have been getting more and more reports from concerned constituents, retirees primarily, that feel like they are being pushed out.

I see an opportunity for public-private partnerships working together to benefit the whole country and beyond just the military.

So appreciate your insights on that.

I want to thank all the witnesses for being here today and for your commitment to the health and readiness of America's most important weapon system.

In an anti-Semitic attack this last week, cowards desecrated over 75 headstones of the Temple Israel Cemetery in Omaha. Countless headstones were pushed from their bases, with many broken in the process. It is vile. It is reprehensible. It…

I want to take the time to thank Ms. Lofgren and Mr. Davis for guiding this discussion, this debate today, and Trent Kelly for submitting a great bill. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this resolution which honors the memory of two great…

I want to start out by recognizing Mr. Newhouse for his leadership on this issue, for educating us, and for galvanizing our Congress to take action here. I also thank my friend for the character and integrity that he brings to our Chamber…

I appreciate the opportunity to speak on this. After serving 30 years in the Air Force and serving with multiple air operation centers, I know how hard our military works to get this right. Our military forces go through extreme measures…

I come here to support the en bloc. There are three great amendments in here that I want to briefly mention. First, we are funding the replacement of three simulators at Offutt Air Force Base, as well as programming equipment that will…

How do we reform the system that helps people get out of poverty?

A humane society has a safety net.

We just want to make sure that we have a quality safety net that works and that also protects the taxpayers.

I appreciate Mr. Larsen's team spirit, good sportsmanship here, and good cheer. Again, I just want to thank Mr. Larsen, Ms. Castor, and also Mr. LaHood. We are the co-chairs of the Soccer Caucus here in the Congress. I really loved working…

In honor of National Foster Care Month, I would like to address a vital issue in today's foster care system: the need for more foster care parents. I would also like to recognize a few foster care organizations in Nebraska's Second…