I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise in favor of this very important, I think, legislation sponsored by my colleague from Ohio (Mr. Johnson). I want to thank him for his leadership on this bill because it is a very pro-growth jobs…

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The Syrian Government has continued to commit atrocities against its own people and little has been done to address this affront to civilization.

The Obama administration says sympathetic things but it does very little and its responses to ISIS' barbarism has continued to be too little too late.

There's little doubt that the Syrian Government and its allies are not only perpetrating war crimes but committing crimes against humanity.

It is getting harder and harder, especially for small business, to do business with the Department of Defense.

Well, there's no doubt that we have to continue to invest in training so that all of our folks are digitally literate and able to investigate in that way.

We appreciate it. And we look forward to working with this committee to ensure that small businesses continue to provide the Department of Defense and the Federal Government with solutions and foster innovation and competition that provide…

these young pro-democracy folks pleaded for our help--pleaded for it and they got exactly nothing from this administration.

I'd argue that this administration's policy with respect to Russia has been feckless and, unfortunately, I'm out of time.

It seems to me that from the start of this administration, from Hillary's famous pressing of the reset button, that we've been played like chumps by Putin.

I think next to the Iran deal I would argue that it was this administration's greatest mistake and it led, I think, directly to the rise of ISIS.

This should always be at the forefront of any talks, when we ever talk with Iran.

They are obviously one of our strongest--if not our strongest--allies on this globe.

She has that same sort of relationship also in working very hard for her constituents.

I would like to thank Chairman Chabot and Representative Meng for holding this hearing in Queens and all the witnesses for being here today.

The vast majority of manufacturing is done by small businesses, by small manufacturers.

Trade is absolutely critical to the American economy, and that is one of the things we have tried to address this afternoon.

We want to thank Ms. Meng for welcoming us to her district here today, and look forward to working with you in a bipartisan manner as we continue in the Congress.

He wants to get the job done. And he works extremely hard.

Helping our small businesses grow is not a partisan issue, and we strive to work together in that regard.

Time and time again I have been impressed with the tenacity, she has for defending and supporting small businesses.

Perhaps we need to legislatively at the State level or whatever to work on it.

It passed, and the President signed it into law last year. So veterans get a break if they want to start up a business.

I agree with everything he said. And it is absolutely our responsibility to make sure that our veterans are getting the highest quality care possible.