The contrast of the quality and service of our brave men and women in uniform to--compared to the conduct described in this report is really stark, and very, very disturbing.

Earlier this week, I hosted Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi for a roundtable discussion at America's number one art and design school, the Rhode Island School of Design. It focused on creating jobs and the opportunities that exist at the…

Thank you. Now, staying within the budget context, I would like to talk for a moment about some of the benefits that we already provide the oil and gas industry.

the total non-climate change-related damages associated with energy consumption from fossil fuels, and more than $120 billion annually.

Eighty-three percent of that specific area is available. Does it make sense to push open new areas of our oceans to oil and gas exploration?

If growing the jobs is not enough then let's take the world seriously here.

Unilaterally opening up the Atlantic Ocean for drilling creates unacceptable risks for communities up and down our coast.

I wonder if this projection is really taking into account the billions of dollars in costs associated with carbon pollution.

We know air pollution leads to higher rates of mortality and respiratory problems.

The risk of a catastrophic oil spill shutting down portions of our beaches is just too great.

the projection fails to net out the costs associated with this strategy.

Damages from climate change also impact our tourism economy and the resilience of businesses.

During rollcall vote No. 266 on H.R. 1947, I mistakenly recorded my vote as ``no'' when I should have voted ``yes.'' I ask unanimous consent that my statement appear in the record following rollcall vote No. 266. Stated against:

I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I rise to support the point of order and in strong opposition to the bill that would cut more than $20 billion from critical nutrition programs, especially those that serve our Nation's most…

Unless Congress acts, in less than 2 weeks, the interest rates on federally subsidized Stafford loans will double from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent for more than 7 million students. In my home State of Rhode Island, which is home to more…

Today's vote on H.R. 1797 marks the 10th time since 2011 that House Republicans have held a vote to restrict women's health care options, and as a result endanger the health and well-being of women all across this country. In the last six…

In the 6 months since we've convened the 113th Congress, the legislative branch has passed only 13 bills that have become law, but none of these is focused on the most urgent issue facing families all across our country: jobs and the…

I hope it will inspire them to do that.

the refusal of our Republican colleagues to go to conference is, quote, 'insane,' and, quote, 'incomprehensible.'

There seems to be no interest, at least from the Republican House leadership, to actually appoint conferees.

I think the uncertainty of us not having a budget adds to the difficulties that we are facing in dealing with the very serious financial challenges in our country.

I want a budget plan and appropriation bills that meet all our needs.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise in strong opposition to the Republican Making College More Expensive Act that we're considering today. Market-based systems will drive up the cost for millions of middle class families but will…

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in strong opposition to the Making College More Expensive Act. This legislation is an attack on students, and it undermines the dream of higher education. If we are serious about getting our country back on…

It's not a question of unconstitutional, it's a question of do we want to use the appropriately severe sanctions to impose upon someone who, in fact, has not engaged in prohibited activity.