I am going to do something highly unusual today, because my colleague who is here from the District of Columbia knows an awful lot about this subject. I have watched her; I have observed her. She has taught a few classes and a few people…

I would like to ask my colleague from the great State of Alabama a question. This President talked about cleaning up the swamp. She may recall he talked about that issue. From listening to her just now, it appears that we know how it was…

I would ask one other question. The gentlewoman also laid out the percentages of numbers. Does the gentlewoman think there is some sort of philosophical packing taking place here when she describes the 8 percent versus the 2 percent. But…

Today, most economic indicators show sustainable growth of rural and traditional underserved sectors.

The resolve of the American entrepreneur was put to the best following the Great Recession.

The one last question I would ask the gentlewoman: The Congressional Black Caucus gave a document, as a matter of fact, to the President that said we have a lot to lose. In asking that question--and the gentlewoman has again done an…

I would like to ask my colleague another question, but before I do that, may I inquire as to how much time is remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Faso). The gentleman from Pennsylvania has 4 minutes remaining.

Digital technology has become a vital part of nearly every industry.

Protecting the intellectual property rights for technology innovation can support long-term job growth, increase exports, and drive development.

Patent protection helps innovators recoup the costs of research and development, capitalizing on their inventions, create jobs and grow the economy.

Intellectual property is a $6.6 trillion industry that accounts for over 1/3 of total U.S. gross domestic product.

I want to lend my voice to this very important essential legislation. Nothing is more important than mentoring, particularly in small businesses. I know in the particular case of the city of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of…

I thank my colleagues for allowing me to lead this critical Special Order to speak about the lack of family values demonstrated by the Trump administration and the GOP, their choice to mismanage, and to offer a counternarrative to the…

I would like to ask one quick question then. Ms. Jackson Lee has visited some of these locations. Can she describe--because I haven't been there, or maybe for people who haven't--exactly what is going on in those centers.

Can you tell me how much time I have remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Fitzpatrick). The gentleman from Pennsylvania has 1\3/4\ minutes remaining.

I want to end with that comment by the great gentlewoman from the State of Texas on Chairman Richmond's leadership of the Congressional Black Caucus. There is no better way to end than that comment. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of…

As our Nation strives to regain its global competitiveness, it is critical that companies of all sizes have access to the skilled workforce they need to succeed.

I thank my colleague, Congresswoman Clarke, for leading this critical Special Order to speak about the national epidemic of gun violence, an important topic to all of us. Sadly, though, Mr. Speaker, it seems that most Members only need to…

I was unavoidably detained due to pressing business in my Congressional District. Had I been present on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, I would have voted ``yes,'' on H.R. 613, Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Correctional Officer Self-Protection Act of…

I thank the ranking member for yielding to me. I rise in strong support of H.R. 3170, the Small Business Development Center Cyber Training Act. As a member of the House Small Business Committee, we look to find solutions to problems and…

I have not met anybody who doesn't want to work.

Obviously, today, the President is on the verge of nixing the Iran deal. Obviously, that has huge implications.

I would like to read a little bit from Ms. Arkoosh's letter. ``In Montgomery County, more than 50,000 residents receive SNAP benefits, and more than 21,000 of those recipients are children. Another 8,000 are senior citizens, and more than…

I would like to ask my colleague from Alabama (Ms. Sewell) one quick question. She raised a very good point about promise. Does she have any last thought about the element of promise; could she just take a minute or so, just really from…

I want to respond to the gentlewoman from Wisconsin (Ms. Moore). I will give her something that is firsthand from a mayor who is on the forefront. I have a letter here from the mayor of the city of Philadelphia, which Philadelphia has…