I am inspired by a former retired military officer in Venezuela, General Angel Vivas, who stands in defiance at his own home.

I am concerned the U.S. Government is not doing enough to stand in solidarity with the Venezuelan people who seek freedom and opportunity.

This is 1776. That is what is happening in their country, and it is totally about freedom.

Injustice anywhere is a threat of justice everywhere.

Electricity provides a way to keep food from spoiling for a long time. Electricity provides an ability for third world parents to educate their children and help them read after the sun goes down.

I want to mention to the committee one thing that I would hope the administration in embracing this bill would consider and that is small, modular reactors which is a new technology.

I just want to bring one example to your attention.

I believe that 7 of the 10 hijackers on 9/11 had overstayed a visa.

That is part of the oversight function.

These hearings aren't the grooviest topics. They are not the Benghazis or the IRS targeting or all of that, but I think it is important...

It's an affront to the American taxpayer and it's time DHS do better.

I would love to have you look at it, Ms. Jackson Lee, and love to have your support because it does a lot of the things that we are talking about today.

DHS must hold programs accountable, and if they fail, then we will hold DHS accountable.

I know first-hand how important it is for CBP officers and ICE agents to have the tools they need to secure the border.

It is an affront to the American taxpayer, and it is time for DHS to do better.

Speaker Pelosi famously said we would have to pass this legislation before we could find out what was in it.

the estimate by the Congressional Budget Office that this is going to destroy 2 million jobs over the next 3 years.

the quote about ObamaCare being a giant train wreck came not from a Republican, but from Senator Baucus.

All fishermen race out to catch as much fish as they can before the quota closes, regardless of weather and other safety conditions.

Let me begin by reminding the House that the gentleman that spoke before me on this side of the aisle, Mr. Sam Johnson from Texas, is a real American hero, and let us not forget that. This week is recognized as National School Choice Week…

The power of prosecution is a dangerous and powerful power.

I really appreciate the work of the inspectors general overall.

You are missed, your leadership is missed, your composure in difficult issues is missed.

I want to add my voice to the thanks to Senator Lieberman and Congresswoman Harman for your service to our country.

We need to continue to reduce regulatory burdens, we need to make sure our Federal partners have flexibility in how they spend their money and approve projects.