Joe Morelle: “Thank you, Madam Chair, for holding this very important hearing.”

Mr. Speaker, I do want to say my distinguished colleague from Florida conveniently left out one part of what this bill does, which is to share your personal, private data with the Department of Homeland Security. From this point forward…

The Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden, has spent her entire career serving people — from helping kids learn to read to protecting some of nation's most precious treasures. She is an American hero.

I largely support the resolutions contained within the en bloc package as drafted, and I will urge my colleagues on our side to do the same.

His decision is a complete disgrace.