Rob Portman: “I want to thank the gentleman from Maryland, Mr. Hoyer and the other original cosponsors for joining me in this effort…”

OK. Done. So to my colleagues, I have worked with every one of you in one way or another. Thank you for that privilege, and Godspeed as you continue to serve your constituents and continue to carry that torch of freedom forward. Thank you…

I think you look historically, that has been the case.

Instead, this administration allowed a lack of effective screening of Afghan evacuees to endanger our communities and is now seeking to fast track their citizenship through the upcoming appropriations process.

We have got to get back to a system where we are serving the people, and that means agreeing on that objective.