I appreciate your comments.

I know I speak on behalf of my other two colleagues and you may later tell my two Republicans that I spoke for them today, in thanking you.

I would like to thank Congresswoman Jackson Lee not only for yielding me time, but for all her scholarship and all of her commitment to making a difference against sex trafficking. Mr. Chair, today is a proud day for me. I am proud to…

It shows how the legislative process can be used to result in a better product. The bill now has the support not only of the trafficking victims' advocates, but also of law enforcement and many of the internet and tech companies. So…

I thank our ranking member, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, for yielding me time and also for her steadfast leadership in opposing the Financial CHOICE Act and many of the provisions included in the bill, including the one that we are…

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. More importantly, I thank her for her amendment. As the lead Democrat sponsor of this bill, I proudly join her with that amendment. Like my colleague Congresswoman Roby said, it is always good when you…

I thank the ranking member for yielding me this time. Maybe I should try to right that wrong analogy that our chairman thought; but maybe if I take his analogy that it is not based on the house I sold but it is based on the house I am…

I want to hear how we can do more, because it is still not at bragging rights, in my opinion.

We have been in this fight and we will continue to be in that fight together.

I can tell you Congresswoman Ann Wagner is at the top of the list of being the biggest advocate.

I thank my colleague, Congressman Dwight Evans, who hails from the Second District of Pennsylvania. I thank him for leading us tonight. I also thank Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Cedric Richmond for allowing us to come tonight. Mr…

What is happening in Washington? With the holidays coming up, I would like to know why the Republican majority seems so intent on putting coal in the stockings of everyday Americans. Last week, the House passed a continuing resolution that…

I thank my friend and colleague, Congresswoman Esty, for leading this Special Order hour and for yielding to me. Mr. Speaker, I will never forget the Sandy Hook tragedy that happened 5 years ago tomorrow. It was like yesterday. I was at…

I would like to thank my good friend and colleague, Congresswoman Robin Kelly for tonight's special order hour on gun violence. Congresswoman Kelly is a stalwart leader against gun violence and serves as a visible, out-front advocate for…

It is, indeed, my honor to join my colleagues tonight to recognize and celebrate 150 years of excellence in education at HBCUs. I thank the congresswoman from North Carolina's 12th Congressional District (Ms. Adams) for leading the charge…

I thank the ranking member, Congresswoman Waters, for standing up for consumers. As I stand here today, first, let me just say I echo all of the comments of my colleagues on this side of the aisle, and I, too, rise in opposition of H.R…

Thank you to all our witnesses for your powerful testimony.

We have to make sure that we protect the G.I. Bill funds from institutions that would want to take those dollars and not provide appropriate education.

Far too many of our veterans were not able to get up this morning.

We introduced a bill to help veterans.

Having a voice like Senator Brown's voice there speaking up--he is making a difference.

Thank you, Senator Brown and Congresswoman Beatty, for inviting me to appear today; for all the work that you do and that your office does; for helping military families, military veterans, and surviving spouses.

We must do better for all veterans.

Senator Brown will probably just single-handedly walk it through.

Always make sure that you fight for those who fight for you.