Chris Smith: “We must get this right. Our diplomatic, economic, and national security interests are at stake.”

When Russia launched its brutal invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Matt and Deidre Gordon of New Jersey were in the final stage of adopting Bogdan and Galena, an orphaned brother and sister from Ukraine. The Gordons had been vetted…

Our goal with that assistance was to help Moldova break its decades-long dependence on Russia when it comes to the energy assistance.

I would add that the gentlewoman's husband, Scott, is a tremendous leader and head of National Right to Life.

I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 1427 Resolved, That the House has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable William J. Pascrell…