Mr. Speaker, in 16 days, House Republicans are prepared to shut down the Department of Homeland Security. Once again, you are taking the American people on a reckless and irresponsible legislative joyride that is destined to crash and…

In 2008 our economy collapsed, correct?

This collapse was in large measure triggered by the reckless behavior of some financial institutions.

I want to explore this issue of trying to help through the Innovation Act startup companies, tech entrepreneurs, young inventors, and others, the small inventor, which is of particular importance to me.

I just want to thank the Department of Justice for the tremendous work you have done in securing these robust settlements.

I am sensitive to the concern as it relates to separation of powers, one that I think the Judiciary Committee should take seriously...

Now, in terms of the enhanced pleading, I would note that when the Private Securities Litigation Reform action or Act was passed...

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in full support of President Obama's fiscal year 2016 budget. It is a budget that is firmly rooted in middle class economics, designed to benefit working families and middle-income Americans. It is a budget that…

I thank my good friend, the distinguished gentleman from Queens, for anchoring this Special Order hour and for yielding a few moments for me to reflect on the passing of our great Governor, Mario Cuomo. Mr. Speaker, like many other members…

Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to represent one of the most diverse districts in the entire Congress. Approximately 33 percent of the people whom I represent were born outside of the United States of America. Folks from all over the world…

We have got, of course, three branches of Government, all of which are coequal and all of which are incredibly important to our democracy.