I don't think there is a discussion that can be had in the context of recognizing basic human rights that would authorize the discrimination, imprisonment and acts of violence against people because of sexual orientation, period.

There is no question that Israel has a right to defend itself against any attack on its sovereignty and its people.

Your organization is actively engaged in promoting discriminatory policies, and you claim in your written testimony that you're here trying to vindicate free expression.

What troubles me most about this resolution is its preamble: Eight pages of unsubstantiated claims, carefully tailored half-truths, and political innuendo.

Given the long list of urgent matters pending before us, this hearing is an unacceptable misuse of our time and our resources.

Violence and revenge are never the answer and will only serve to undermine efforts to advance peace and security in the region.

The majority knows or must know that this is a case of bureaucratic ineptitude and not so-called political targeting.

What valid purpose is served by creating crimes at the Federal level if they duplicate crimes being effectively enforced by the States?

When it comes to criminal law, only those matters that cannot be handled by the States need to be addressed by the Federal Government.

Like you, I believe important structural reforms to the program are necessary.

I do not think that is advanced in a material way by the topic we are addressing today.

Yet despite public statements supporting democratic changes, the military-led government has failed to carry out many basic reforms that would signal its commitment to rule of law, human rights and media freedom.

I am not suggesting that this is a program without instances of abuse.

I am very concerned about the unfolding situation in Iraq. And the rapid events of ISIS is incredibly disturbing.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, our country's roads and highways are a vital asset to our economic competitiveness. Strengthening our transportation infrastructure will, of course, make our roads and transit systems…

The notion that once the sunset clause has expired and Iran is treated as any other member of the NPT and therefore can expand its nuclear resources and installations according to its own determination is something that the Supreme Leader…

A better arms control agreement is preferred over a deficient one, which I think everyone agrees with.

The threat that ISIL poses to our national stability is of paramount concern to the United States and our allies.

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the Byrne amendment, which would prohibit implementation of the National Ocean Policy, which permits better coordination among Federal agencies responsible for…

I first want to thank the chairman and the ranking member for the hard work that they have done on this piece of legislation. My amendment is a simple one. As we all recognize, the Army Corps of Engineers provides invaluable assistance to…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 3, line 17, before the semicolon, insert ``; of which $44,000,000 shall be for environmental infrastructure projects…

It is the responsibility of Congress to prevent terrorist organizations like Hezbollah from growing stronger; to emphasize the importance of our relationship with Moldova; and to express our concern about the timeliness of adoption…

The United States was founded on the principles of religious liberty and freedom, and the respect for religious freedom must be central to the values and ideals that we promote all over the the world.

I thank the gentleman for yielding and for organizing this Special Order hour. We certainly have a lot to celebrate in terms of progress toward full equality for the LGBT community, and a lot to be proud of. We are now living in a country…

I most respectfully oppose his amendment.