I thank the gentlewoman from Florida for her leadership on this important issue, your leadership with America's foreign policy. I know that my constituents all the way up in New York are more secure and free due to your work through the…

Only in Congress do you have a resolution presented to deauthorize the use of force because you want to authorize the use of force. It is, quite frankly, pretty insulting that you would present a proposal to this body to withdraw troops…

I thank the gentleman for yielding and for his leadership on this issue. Iran is a nation led by a regime threatening the stability of the free world. That is nothing new. Iran has a long history of supporting terrorism and working to…

I thank the gentleman from North Carolina for his comments. Certainly, concerns within the First Congressional District of New York are the reason this amendment is being offered. I strongly urge my colleagues to support this important…

I am proud to represent a district that is home to some of the most scenic destinations in the country, and all forms of transportation are part of our tourism economy. Yet, with the high season upon us, many of my constituents are finding…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill, (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made available by this…

I thank Chairman Royce for his leadership on the Foreign Affairs Committee, as well as Ranking Member Engel, Mr. Deutch, Mr. Meadows, Ms. Meng, and Mr. Tom Price of Georgia. This has been a strong bipartisan effort that was started before…

This week we celebrate National Police Week, when we recognize the service and sacrifice of the brave men and women who have lost their lives in the line of duty while serving to protect us. National Police Week began in 1962, when…

Thank you, Mr. DeSantis. Thank you for your leadership on this critically important issue. I also appreciate your pointing out the hypocrisy of the Obama administration having nothing to say as the Ayatollah, the people of Iran, and the…

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. Amendment No. 31 Offered by Mr. Hurd of Texas The Acting CHAIR…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 563, after line 15, insert the following: ``SEC. 6532. STATE CONTROL OVER STANDARDS. ``(a) In…

I rise this evening in support of my amendment that sends a very clear message to States that if they choose to withdraw from Common Core, there will be no penalty whatsoever from the Federal Government. As a New York State Senator, I…