the notion that Democrats, who are in the minority in the House, the Senate, do not have the White House, are somehow responsible for your inability to get things done, is itself a fantasy.

Optimism is based on the notion of the power of American exceptionalism. Fantasy is based on alternate facts.

the party that for 8 years adopted the policy, 'Obstruction today, obstruction tomorrow, obstruction forever,' now wants to lecture us about governmental etiquette.

The Trump budget is a disaster for the very people who the President claims he wants to assist. It is reckless, reprehensible, and regressive. The Trump budget balances itself on the backs of working families, middle class folks, senior…

The Trump budget balances itself on the backs of working families, middle class folks, senior citizens, the poor, the sick, the afflicted, as well as rural America.

The House of Representatives is a separate and coequal branch of government. We don't work for Donald Trump; we work for the people of this great Nation. The events of the last few months have been deeply troubling. I am trying to figure…

I would hope that this committee would consider strongly taking a position that the Department of Justice should proceed carefully with any effort to eradicate oversight, accountability, involvement and just work to establishing the best…

I include in the Record a letter from SEIU, which states: This legislation will leave millions without health insurance, and decimate the Medicare program. SEIU, May 2, 2017. Dear Representative: On behalf of the 2 million members of the…

The House majority has once again made clear that, under Republican rule, the system is rigged. The fix is in. The deck is stacked against hardworking Americans, and exhibit A is your reckless Republican healthcare plan. Under TrumpCare…

I appeal the ruling of the Chair. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is, Shall the decision of the Chair stand as the judgment of the House? Motion To Table

Under rule IX, clause 1, questions of the privileges of the House are ``those affecting the rights of the House collectively, its safety, dignity, and the integrity of its proceedings.'' This resolution is privileged based on two issues of…

Yes, Mr. Speaker. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from New York is recognized.

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, this 15- minute vote on the motion to table will be followed by a 5-minute vote on passage of H.R. 1304. The vote…

I thank the distinguished chairman for yielding, for his leadership, as well as the distinguished witnesses, Mr. Rosenberg and Mr. Brandon, for your presence and for your service to this country and helping to make America as safe as it…

The Trump Presidency has been characterized by chaos, crisis, and confusion, and this Republican healthcare debacle has been no different. The American people clearly understand that TrumpCare will be an unmitigated disaster. Under…

Under the Republican healthcare plan, TrumpCare, hardworking Americans will pay more and get less. Your premiums will increase. Your copays will increase. Your deductibles will increase. Your out-of-pocket costs will increase. But the…

This is a monumental week here on Capitol Hill as we will decide the fate of health care in America. Despite the evidence that the Affordable Care Act has made a positive difference in the lives of everyday Americans, Republicans are set…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New York will be postponed. Announcement by the Acting Chair The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Add, at the end of the bill, the following: SEC. 3. PROTECTING ACTIONS PERTAINING TO WHISTLEBLOWERS…

I thank my distinguished colleagues in government and the lead Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee for their continued leadership. My amendment would amend from the underlying bill all actions where whistleblowers allege misconduct…

I would add that, in a democracy, the ability to use the Article III Federal court system is incredibly important as it relates to the chance for individual citizens who recognize that wrongdoing is taking place to do something about it…

I thank the distinguished gentleman from Maryland for yielding. It was all a dream, I used to read Word Up! magazine. Salt-n-Pepa and Heavy D up in the limousine, Hangin' pictures on my wall, Every Saturday Rap Attack, Mr. Magic, Marley…

This is day 49 of the Trump administration, which has been characterized by chaos, crisis, and confusion. Donald Trump promised to bring the jobs back, but the jobs bill must be in the witness protection program because, for the life of…

We have a reality show host masquerading as President of the United States of America who came to this Chamber yesterday in a Hollywood-style production and pretended to act Presidential. But the question that we confront is one that…

Donald Trump poses the greatest Presidential threat to our democracy since Richard Nixon. It is about the potential crimes and the potential coverup. Seventeen different intelligence agencies have concluded that the Russians interfered…