Chris Smith: “I think what's important, my second point here, is that there is a process of change going on on the island itself.”

I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 1172 Resolved, That the House has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Donald M. Payne, Jr., a…

I first thank Mr. Lawler for his very, very passionate and articulate defense of our Jewish brethren. It was very, very moving, and I thank him for that. Mr. Speaker, 42 years ago, my first human rights trip as a Congressman was to the…

We must act now, and we must act decisively. The lives of so many lie in the balance.

Under the constant threat of Russian aggression, interference, and disinformation, and with the prospect of EU membership hanging in the balance, there is much at stake for our partners in Moldova and for the United States in a region that…