This bill is important because it solidifies this commitment in legislation for the first time.

The freedoms of thought, conscience, and religion are enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

We need to consider whether we incorporate adequate safeguards against cyber attack.

I am the lead Democratic cosponsor of this resolution, which affirms the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances as the cornerstone of United States-Taiwan relations.

Serious people have serious concerns about the safety of this aging and troubled plant located only 24 miles from our Nation's largest metropolitan area.

This bill makes it clear that U.S.-Caribbean relations are a major priority.

I am glad to support this bill from my good friend Representative Cuellar, which would allow the Starr-Camargo Bridge to continue as an important connection between the United States and Mexico.

I have believed for a long time now, and the Governor agrees with me, that the reactors at Indian Point should be shut down.

Mexico is an extremely important partner to the United States and bridges, not barriers, will help that friendship to thrive.

I am happy to support his resolution reaffirming the close ties between the United States and Taiwan.

I just think it is a disaster waiting to happen. I never called for the closing of it... I have come to the conclusion that this plant should be shut down.

It is important that the United States signal our unwavering support for Taiwan, for Taiwan's defense, for its participation on the global stage, for its robust democracy.

I introduced the Anti-Swatting Act to address these very serious risks.

I introduced the Anti-Swatting Act last year, following a string of swattings in my district.

The goal of my bill is to dissuade potential swatters from wasting law enforcement resources.

It is now my pleasure to yield 5 minutes to the gentlewoman from Minnesota (Ms. McCollum), one of the authors of this bill and someone who has worked so long on issues like these for so many, many years. A lot of this is really a result of…

I thank the gentleman from Massachusetts and the gentleman from Texas. I am pleased to join with them on this matter. I am pleased to support this measure. Mr. Speaker, with this resolution, we are sending a clear message that we stand…

An overwhelming majority of national security and military experts... think it should be shuttered.

Fear is precisely what our enemies want to instill in us.

Under no circumstances will these people be released onto American soil.

Closing Gitmo and transferring detainees to other secure prisons would free up $85 million a year.

But that's not how were supposed to work as a nation. That's not what we stand for, and I don't believe that we should abandon our principles if we can still be safe.

The costs of closing the facility are far, far less than the costs of keeping it open.

But from what I can see, Federal courts have been extremely effective at trying terrorism cases.

We're reminded again today of the terrible cost of violent extremism.