It simply isn't needed to keep America safe from harm.

when you have people in positions of authority and responsibility that are expressing overtly political commentary on Government email, I think we ought to be entitled to all of them.

I want to thank Chairman Goodlatte. I also want to thank my friend and colleague from the great State of South Carolina, Mr. Tom Rice, whose legal research and expertise and acumen and leadership is one of the reasons we are here today. I…

I withdraw my point of order and rise in opposition to the motion to recommit. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The point of order is withdrawn. The gentleman from South Carolina is recognized for 5 minutes.

I would like to thank Chairman Goodlatte for his leadership on this bill and a host of others in the Judiciary Committee. Mr. Chairman, I want to have a pop quiz. That may seem unfair to my colleagues on the other side of the aisle, but I…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, prosecutorial discretion encompasses the executive power to decide whether to bring charges, seek punishment, penalties, or sanctions. This next line is really important. It does not include the power…

I want to talk for just a moment as colleagues--not as Republicans or Democrats, not as members of the majority or the minority, but colleagues who are blessed to serve in the United States House of Representatives, the people's House…

The president may be the boss of Federal law enforcement personnel but he does not control State and local law enforcement agencies.

The number one function of government is public safety.

I have never spent a moment wondering about his motives.

We are a Nation of laws but a people of humanity and compassion.

But I have got to stress--at least in my district--what will undercut people's generosity of spirit quicker than anything else is fraud.