I thank the gentlewoman, my friend, for yielding. Mr. Chair, I rise today to oppose this legislation for many reasons but, in particular, because it vastly underfunds the operation of our national parks, as well as many other important…

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to the rule and the underlying bill. TPA shouldn't stand for ``trade promotion authority''; it should stand for ``taking prosperity away,'' because that is…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the resolution brought to the floor by my colleague, Mr. McGovern. No one disputes the horrific nature of the activities being described today and the sickening…

For a regime and a dictator prepared to engage in this kind of horrific and depraved slaughter of its own people, and particularly of children, and the destruction of hospitals and health care facilities, the significance of removing the…

I am proud to be the co-chair of the Congressional Peacekeeping Caucus, which we just recently formed along with my colleague, Adam Kinzinger.

Many this morning have said TPA will protect American jobs. In Rhode Island, my home State, we know that is not true. TPA will facilitate another bad trade deal that will result in more American jobs being shipped overseas. Those who think…

Today is Dia de Portugal, a time when Portuguese Americans and families of Portuguese descent around the world come together to celebrate their shared heritage and rich cultural traditions. Over the years, the United States and Portugal…

The Export-Import Bank is a critical resource for small- and medium-sized businesses in Rhode Island's First Congressional District and all across this country. In fact, over the last 8 years, the Ex-Im Bank has provided more than $20…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Chair, I rise in opposition to this amendment which would eliminate the EPSCoR program. For more than 60 years, the National Science Foundation has provided academic research funding to colleges…

Why is it that online purchases should be treated differently?

Marketplace fairness would just simply enable states and local governments to collect at the point-of-sale sales taxes on purchases made online.

It shows that people with different philosophies, in terms of the role of government in our society, do have common ground on a number of issues and marketplace fairness is one of them.

We are very quickly forgetting about this past and preparing to repeat history for the sake of stability.

We propped up an unpopular repressive dictator who abused his people at the expense of his political cronies.

U.S. policy toward Egypt over the past few decades has had some significant flaws.

the most powerful weapon I have, the most powerful piece of equipment, is the trust of the community.

Should we consider requiring departments over a certain period of time to at least develop a plan to reach accreditation?

I think the Framers intended for the legislative branch to--although we have a coequal branch or coequal setup of checks and balances where each branch checks the other.

I happen to disagree. And I'm one of those who feels that a strong government can promote prosperity for all.

I would also note that, of late, our legislative branch has been gummed up. It hasn't really been working.

There's a reason why the legislative branch is the first branch dealt with in our Constitution in Article I.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 36. Instead of considering legislation that would help to promote our economic recovery, expand educational opportunities, repair our crumbling…

Before I begin, I want to offer my condolences to everyone who was affected by the derailment of Amtrak train 188 yesterday. The victims and their loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers today. This week, Mr. Speaker, is National…

Thank you for calling this hearing. Thank you to our witnesses for your really courageous testimony...

We really thanks to the American for all the humanitarian aids they are giving to the Syrian people.