I appreciate the President staking out a bolder vision, in terms of what we should be looking at in a year.

I appreciate laying out a vision for the future.

I commend that. The estimates I have seen is that a $10.25-per-barrel charge would translate maybe $.20, $.25 a gallon at the pump.

I came to Congress committed to helping the Federal Government do a better job dealing with water and sanitation. We have had great success internationally raising the profile and directing more money in a more effective way to deal with…

If Kansas had been one of the 30 states that had actually expanded the program... would it make a difference?

I feel sometimes like I'm in an alternative universe.

None of the evil things that were rumored happened.

No, in the history of the world this is bigger than what happened in Russia when the oligarchs took over public assets.

The armed occupation by out-of-State invaders in eastern Oregon is now in its second month. There has already been violence, loss of life, damage to Federal property, and the total disruption of this small, quiet community in far eastern…

Today, I will vote against H.R. 3662-- the most recent attempt to undermine the Iran nuclear agreement. This legislation would explicitly prevent the United States from implementing its obligations under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of…

One recalls the state of the Union that President Obama inherited upon taking office: overwhelming problems occasioned by the near collapse of the economy, 700,000 jobs lost before he was even in office half a month. It would take many…

I appreciate your joining me in this conversation on your past activity and what we need to do in the future. You are right. These are, if done correctly--and you have had some of these experiences in California--huge economic…

I appreciate the opportunity to come to the floor this evening to speak about an armed standoff that is taking place in my State of Oregon. This is the ninth day of armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge where we have…

Today is the ninth day of armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon--lawless, reckless behavior. As the Audubon Society points out: putting one of America's most important wildlife refuges at risk and threatening…

With the odd drama playing out in Oregon where armed thugs have taken over a Federal wildlife facility, it is important to reflect on what the wildlife refuge system is all about. If these people had any argument with the President, it was…

I appreciate the gentleman's courtesy. Mr. Chairman, I have certain sympathy to what my friend from California talked about. There are areas of being able to move forward to be able to fine-tune the regulatory system. The problem with the…

A performance-based regulatory system would have less overall regulation, give people a target to shoot for that wouldn't have to be as contentious, and actually be able to get the job done. This would be a much more productive approach…

Traditionally we start the new year on a note of hope. Notwithstanding troubled headlines and difficulties home and abroad, the new year is an opportunity to consider the future afresh, to reflect on opportunities, past accomplishments…

Today, I will vote against H.R. 3762, the Restoring Americans' Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015, which would repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and defund Planned Parenthood. Republicans eyeing election year points are…

I, too, have been deeply concerned about the long-term trends of our failing to come forward with revenue to pay for America's priorities. I found the Bush tax cuts a disaster. I have repeatedly brought before my friends in Congress…

This has been a difficult process creating this package. I commend Speaker Ryan and Leader Pelosi working with the White House and our friends in the Senate to put together a package that actually may secure support and passage from people…

Because of the composition of the Senate and Republican opposition, we couldn't pass those things when we were in charge. So we are going to do it through other mechanisms. This Customs bill does not prevent that. I strongly urge my…

I appreciate the gentleman's courtesy. I am here to speak in support of the Customs bill that we will be facing later today. It represents significant progress over the version from earlier this summer that I opposed. Part of this progress…

This Sunday friends, family, and admirers of Kate McCarthy will gather in the shadow of Mount Hood that she loved. They will share stories of young Kate as a smart, free- spirited woman, educated at Portland's Reed College, working on…

There has been a great deal of discussion about trade agreements, but there is another important piece of legislation that deals with Customs. This is an often obscure element, but it makes a huge difference to be able to manage the…