I think we are going to continue down this path where Kim Jong-un will continue to move forward on this nuclear program.

And I want to again thank you and the ranking member, as others have said, for your at least attempts to get sanctions worked up. I think it is something worthwhile to pursue.

It is my view that, short of one of those two actions, I think we are going to continue down this path where Kim Jong-un will continue to move forward on this nuclear program.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And I want to again thank you and the ranking member, as others have said, for your at least attempts to get sanctions worked up. I think it is something worthwhile to pursue.

This Committee is committed to helping these Americans reclaim and rebuild their lives as quickly as possible.

The Federal permitting process is a component of this vast regulatory state.

We wish you the best to all your loved ones.

Complying with regulations is one of the biggest challenges facing small businesses today.

It is our responsibilities as leaders of the free world to step up and ensure that education, a basic right, is accessible to all.

I stand with my colleagues who worked on H. Res. 422 as we together we want to ensure that China adheres to the one country, two systems policy.

I have long supported Taiwan's participation at the WHO, and I am proud to be showing that continued support today.

The measures being considered today are both timely and important.

Taiwan is an important contributor to global health and has provided great research and development to help combat some of the world's worse diseases.

We ought to be very clear that we are committed to the Taiwan Relations Act and the six assurances.

This development to me reeks of China's central government attempting to purge the LegCo of its pro-democracy members.

It has become abundantly clear in recent years that China is taking systematic steps to limit and restrict the autonomy of Hong Kong and its people.

You have got a madman there.

Thank you very much.

I want to thank Mr. Gibbs for organizing this Special Order here this evening in which we are honoring Ralph Regula, our former colleague. I had the pleasure of serving with Congressman Regula for 14 years here in this great institution…

It is a terrible situation and to have a loved one outside your family under the circumstances you have is just something that no human being should have to be under those circumstances, and this is on Iran.

Your willingness to testify on these abhorrent cases is a testament not only of your love for your family members but to your courage and tenacity in standing up for what is just and what is right.

Iran has continued to take people hostage.

As members of the Small Business Committee, we hear day in and day out how access to capital continues to challenge job creation and job growth. We must continue to work in a bipartisan fashion to create an environment for small businesses…

In closing, I would note again that we have bipartisan work on this committee. I thank Mrs. Murphy and Mr. Bacon for working together and pushing this bill, which I think will benefit small businesses all across the country. I we…

I want to, again, commend the gentleman from California (Mr. Knight) for his leadership on this particular legislation. He is the subcommittee chairman of the Contracting and Workforce Subcommittee. Mr. Speaker, in closing, let me…