There wasn't a problem of young people gaming the system.

We have to address this question, but we also have to deal with kind of the source of the problem.

We all recognize the current system that creates or provides or exempts, I should say, Social Security benefits from the law's current definition of current monthly income for purposes of determining eligibility for consumer bankruptcy…

Fortunately, our colleague from New York, Ms. Velazquez, is with us today to discuss her legislation that addresses this shortcoming in PROMESA.

It is an understatement that increasing Chapter 7 trustees' compensation is long overdue.

I am proud to be a cosponsor of Chair Nadler's bill. It is H.R. 2648, the Student Borrower Protection--excuse me, Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act of 2019.

Make no mistake. We are here because the rich are getting richer, and the poor are getting poorer.

The overriding principle of the bankruptcy system is to give people who are overwhelmed with unimaginable debt a fresh start through meaningful relief from their debt.

I am pleased that the gentleman from New York, Mr. Delgado, is here today to discuss his bipartisan legislation that will accomplish this vital goal.

the system is gaming young people.

Thank you again to our distinguished witnesses.

This legislation will require the State Department to compile a list of foreign individuals who commit violations against members of the LGBTI community.

the finding of Volume I of the special counsel's report that there was not evidence of a criminal conspiracy

I consider no more a sacred responsibility that we have as Members of Congress than to preserve our democracy and ensure that no foreign adversary of the United States interferes with American elections.

On May 6, 2016, campaign advisor George Papadopoulos told a foreign diplomat that the Trump campaign had received indications from the Russian Government that it could assist the campaign through anonymous release of information that would…

Now, members of the President's own administration have been very clear in stating that Russia attacked our elections in 2016 and will likely try to do it again.

But President Trump has not only said he would be open to receiving foreign help in the next election, but he's also repeatedly disparaged the men and women in the intelligence community.

It speaks volumes to the LGBTI community around the world that the U.S. House stands united in support of the fundamental rights the LGBTI community to live with dignity.

I was saddened to hear my Republican colleagues try to suggest what we're doing today isn't important.

No mystery about how it started. You can wish it was a different thing. It's right in the Mueller report. Read it.

You wrote that the current environment may create--and I quote you--a chilling effect on agents, who may be reluctant to open investigations on certain individuals based on the rhetoric coming from the President and the Attorney General or…

The Trump Administration's impulsive actions are isolating the United States from our allies, which makes it harder to counter Iran's nuclear and non-nuclear behavior.

The strategy is to achieve what objective? Maybe that is the question.

Isn't that the whole point?

I want to associate myself with my colleagues' remarks, particularly the chairman's, about the absence of an authorization to strike Iran under any existing AUMF or constitutional authorities.