We need to push all parties toward a political solution.

I deeply worry that the United States may turn its back on the Middle East and we do so at our own risk.

One of my goals as chairman of this committee will be to underscore the importance of American values as part of our foreign policy.

The tragedy of Yemen will stay with us longer than what we can bear.

partisanship must end at the water's edge.

We have supported a strong U.S.-Taiwan relationship since we passed the Taiwan Relations Act back in 1979. It is critical that we continue to support our close friend and partner, Taiwan, on the world stage and ensure they maintain a seat…

In closing, let me thank the ranking member, Mr. McCaul, for his very important words. The world has failed the Syrian people. Nothing can undo the horrors they have had, and they have had to endure them for nearly 8 years. Nothing can…

I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I am prepared to close, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, diseases and pandemics know no borders. Taiwan is a critical player in the global health and the…

I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Chabot), a cosponsor of this bill.

I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I have no further speakers. I am prepared to close, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, we cannot overstate the critical role that NATO has played in the…

I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, in closing, I once again recognize the work of Chairman Engel, his cosponsors, and former Chairman Royce. Those of us who…

May I inquire how much time I have remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from New York has 8 minutes remaining. The gentleman from Texas has 17 minutes remaining. Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may…

Might I inquire of the gentleman from Texas if he is prepared to close. Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I have no other speakers, and, yes, I am prepared to close. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I was in the…

I want to close by again emphasizing the importance of the U.S.-Mexico relationship. Twenty years ago, it would have been hard to imagine coming to the House floor in support of a bipartisan bill on educational exchanges with Mexico. Now…

In closing, I again thank Mr. McCaul for his work on this measure and state again that I look forward to working side by side with him as chairman and ranking member of the Foreign Affairs Committee. This bill authorizes an important…

In closing, let me say that the Protecting Diplomats from Surveillance Through Consumer Devices Act is a commonsense way to improve the safety of U.S. personnel overseas. I urge my colleagues to support the measure, and I yield back the…

I wish the gentleman Godspeed. I know we will be in touch. We have been a good team. It has been great. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from…

Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 474. ____________________

The committee's work on Africa has looked like the vast majority of the work this committee has done under Ed's chairmanship.

In closing, Mr. Speaker, let me say that this resolution reminds us of the importance of building leverage as we push for an end to the crisis in Syria. We can and we should do more to increase that leverage. Congress, as Chairman Royce…

And I rise in support of this measure. Mr. Speaker, let me once again start by thanking Chairman Royce. He has been one of Congress' most active leaders, if not the most active leader, on policy related to the Korean Peninsula. He leaves…

In closing, I am worried that Vladimir Putin is becoming emboldened because he has faced no real consequences for his ongoing violations of international law. I am glad we are considering this resolution today, saying that he should face…

We always say that the Foreign Affairs Committee is the most bipartisan committee in Congress and we always say that partisanship should stop at the water's edge.

I want to again thank Congresswoman Bordallo for introducing this resolution. American engagement in the Pacific Islands region is critical to our strategic posture in the Western Pacific. With its passage, we reaffirm our commitment to…

There is not a member of this body who has done more than you when it comes to American engagement across the African continent.