The continuing threat that ISIL poses to international stability is a serious concern of the United States and our allies.

we have a bipartisan bill that passed the Senate, that, if it came to the House floor, would pass.

the constitutionality of the action is not determined by the description by any President.

We must remain vigilant to ensure that any comprehensive deal truly protects the national security interests of the United States.

Over the last several weeks, I have had the opportunity to meet with my constituents in senior centers, farmers' markets, small businesses, and on factory floors to hear directly from them about their priorities. They are worried about the…

The continuing threat that Iran poses to international stability is of paramount concern to the United States.

I'm very pleased that you have undertaken the responsibilities to address these deficiencies.

I think they have always really represented the gold standard in many ways.

There needs to be an integrated strategy that encompasses both of these concerns.

I think there is no question that we all recognize the very serious threat of ISIL.

I have enormous respect for the men and women of the Secret Service.

the protection of the President is a critical national responsibility

the prospect of energy in Africa is brighter, it is in large part because of your relentless leadership on this issue.

the United States has a national security interest and a humanitarian responsibility to respond to this outbreak

CDC is helping counter stigma during the Ebola response and encourages our public health partners to do so as well.

We have an obligation not only to remember that, but to be sure that we do all that we can to ensure that the survivors... are both cared for and provided with all the dignity and justice they so richly deserve.

The United States has both a humanitarian responsibility and a national interest in doing all that we can to fight this outbreak.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act of 2014. Rhode Island, the birthplace of the industrial revolution, with a very strong and long manufacturing…

Congress is back in Washington, and it is time to get to work on the priorities of the American people, but I rise today with serious concerns about the Republican agenda, which has failed to tackle important issues that would grow the…

A parliamentary inquiry, Mr. Speaker, if the gentleman will yield for a moment. There is no requirement that a unanimous consent request be timely. The House can consent unanimously to any course of action. I am asking the House to consent…

A point of order. Excuse me. May I finish my unanimous consent request? Thank you. She in one moment described putting one handcuff on one hand of the President's and a second handcuff on the second hand of the President's and handcuffing…

Parliamentary inquiry. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Rhode Island will state his parliamentary inquiry.

My inquiry is: Is it not a fact that we are here because the Republicans opposed this legislation in the Senate and there were not sufficient votes to move the bill and that is why we are here? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman has…

Hardworking American families deserve a Congress that is working hard for them. Unfortunately, under Republican leadership, the 113th Congress is set to be the least productive Congress in history. Let me say that again. Speaker Boehner is…

Tomorrow, the Republican Speaker John Boehner will adjourn the House, and Congress will leave town for 5 full weeks. I rise to urge Speaker Boehner to cancel this recess and keep us in session, so we can address the urgent issues facing…