I think worse than that, sir, you will see millions of otherwise law-abiding citizens become felons overnight for nothing more than having scary looking features on firearms.

Bad guys aren't stupid. They are just bad. They are just evil.

As Members of Congress, it is our duty to ensure that we are protecting the American people by defending this document, the Constitution, and the freedoms that are enumerated in it.

I don't want any kids using this product, a bunch of other things either.

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 Ohio will be postponed. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mrs. Fletcher The Acting CHAIR. It is now…

I have seen elected officials change their positions. I have never seen it happen in 5 minutes. Mr. Chair, 5 minutes ago, the chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary stood up at the end, closing out the debate on the overall legislation…

The amendment addresses a glaring flaw in the legislation. The bill strips nonunion employees of any and all benefits they might gain by contracts they have signed to arbitrate their disputes. It says that contracts which force arbitration…

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 6, strike lines 16 through 25. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 558, the gentleman from…

We cannot ignore the elephant in the room, ladies and gentlemen.

Yes, SOAR Act. Private schools, public schools, Opportunity Scholarship Program, right?

I hope we can have a frank discussion about the future of the District of Columbia.

We would like a minority hearing day with those witnesses that we have asked to come.

we look forward to your scheduling this hearing promptly.

I am disappointed we are here today.

The District is simply not yet self-sustainable.

I would just point out to my friend from Virginia, obviously different--different circumstance.

I'm going to be here till the day I die defending the men and women of the Border Patrol and ICE.

We're a Nation of laws, we're a Nation of sovereignty.

It's not going to happen.

Criminal cartels are making millions of dollars a year because of congressional inaction, but I see no hearings on this.

As a Member of Congress, as an American, as a Christian, we should be compassionate and do the right thing.

We are a Nation of laws, we're a Nation of sovereignty.

I just want to get--because your testimony is at the broader issue, and this is critically important.

I don't see the same sense of urgency when existing policies put our citizens in danger, puts this country's security in danger, or result in an unsecure border, which results in not just a humanitarian crisis, but a national security…

We're not doing our job to send clear signals and to make sure that the resources are there.