I very much disagree with the notion that it is desirable to keep U.S. forces from engaging in combat with the enemy if our objective is to defeat this enemy and maintain and establish a solid alliance with Iraqis.

The trajectory we are on is not promising.

I agree with you that we are in a generational conflict.

I think that having a black and white national level decision that says we are not going to do that, I think it's the wrong decision, and I think it handicaps our forces too much.

We have continually failed to try to do a number of things that where there was a reasonable expectation that they might succeed.

I thank Chairman Royce for his leadership, along with Ranking Member Eliot Engel. I am in opposition to H. Con. Res. 55, which would withdraw U.S. forces currently deployed to Iraq and Syria, which are providing regional stability to…

I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 42, after line 12, insert the following: SEC. 336. CYBER ATTACK STANDARDS OF MEASUREMENT STUDY. (a) Study…

I am grateful for Chairman Nunes and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for their leadership on this important legislation. I am particularly grateful that I was here to hear the presentation by Congressman Joe Crowley…

Sunday marks the 240th birthday of the United States Army. Established on June 14, 1775, as the Continental Army, the U.S. Army faithfully protects American families. I am grateful to represent Fort Jackson, the largest initial-entry…

Earlier this week, President Obama admitted that he does not have a complete strategy to fight ISIL, which he belittled as junior varsity, putting American families at risk. The President should change course to prevent more failed foreign…

this report has mischaracterized and under represented the problem, again, to protect the reputation of our allies.

Japan only has sole parental rights, not shared parental rights like most other countries.

under Japanese law, after a divorce, even a completely amicable divorce, the parents or a court must decide which parent will maintain parental rights.

the State Department has not asked for the return of any abducted children.

25 years ago today was one of the most meaningful of my life as I served as an election observer for the post-Communist parliamentary elections in the Republic of Bulgaria with the International Republican Institute, nominated by RNC…

I believe a nuclear Iran, along with long-range ballistic missiles, would be catastrophic and the President should change course.

The murderous philosophy of the Iranian regime has not changed since Iran's leaders murdered 241 U.S. Marines in Beirut in 1983.

Recent cyber attacks targeting the personal data of Americans make it clear cyber is a new domain of warfare that threatens personal information, financial security, and the physical safety of our citizens. Last week, millions more were…

The American people know the Iranian government, which subjugates its own people, cannot be trusted.

The President continues to ignore the glaring realities of the threat that Iran poses to American families and to neighboring countries of the Persian Gulf.

It is with sincere gratitude I have the opportunity to recognize Baker Elmore, legislative director of South Carolina's Second Congressional District. I will always appreciate Baker for his service on behalf of the people of South…

I particularly appreciate, Dr. Rubin, the American Enterprise Institute. I well remember nearly 2 years ago right here, as our President was falsely claiming that radical Islam was on the run...

As American families continue to be under attack from radical Islam, it can be credited President Obama was correct on December 14, 2011, addressing troops at Fort Bragg: ``We are leaving behind a sovereign, stable, and self- reliant Iraq…

On Memorial Day, Americans will remember and honor those who have served this Nation to protect and defend the freedoms we cherish. As we reflect on the heroism and devotion of the brave servicemembers who have given their lives in defense…

This week, an internal report from the Department of Veterans Affairs revealed that the Department annually spends $6 billion on illegal contracts and out-of- control spending. This fraud is unacceptable, an insult to the men and women who…