Bill Lee

I am very late for another meeting, but, yes, I will, because I like my friend from Delaware.

I thank Congresswoman Jackson Lee for reminding us what a visionary and a leader Ron was. Mr. Speaker, I remember when we came to Houston, Texas, Ron was determined to put together a coalition between African Americans and Latinos to look…

I thank Leader Pelosi for those remarks. Let me just say one thing to Ms. Pelosi in terms of Ron's sensitivity and an example of his humanness. He was so happy she reached out to him during his last few days on this Earth. I was with him…

I thank Congressman Johnson for that very beautiful tribute. I know one of Ron's greatest gifts was mentoring those who came after him, and I know he certainly appreciated Mr. Johnson's leadership on that Armed Services Committee and…

I thank Congressman Eleanor Holmes Norton. Let me say that Ron passed away in his home here in Washington, D.C., on July 30. She was his Representative. {time} 1700 Ron loved the District of Columbia, as Ms. Norton said. His children went…

I thank Congressman Lewis for that very beautiful tribute to Ron. It was a loving tribute, and I know personally how much Ron loved him and, in many ways, looked up to him and respected him as a human being and for his tremendous…

I first want to respond to something that was said a moment ago. It is not he and he alone who can solve it. Congress is, in fact, the policymaking body within the Federal Government. We are the lawmaking body within the Federal…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 27 Offered by Mr. Connolly The Acting CHAIR…

Let me just say a couple of things. Our country should not expand the number of scenarios under which the United States might consider the use of nuclear weapons. We should never be in a position that the U.S. is using nuclear weapons…

As the designee of Ranking Member Lowey, I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from California is recognized for 5 minutes.

I have an amendment at the desk. It is Lee amendment No. 26. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 33, line 14, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $65,000,000)''…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. In conclusion, I just want to reiterate that authorizing wars with no end, no debate, and no vote is unconstitutional, and it is wrong. I call on Speaker Ryan to bring forth an authorization because…

But we are cutting it every year.

Are these budget cuts the result of the attitude about the continent of Africa?

Are these cuts really necessary? I mean, how are we going to justify cuts when, in fact, the need is greater?

I associate myself with all the remarks made by my colleagues with regard to these extreme budget cuts.

The withholding of funds from UNFPA is really devastating.

The greater the void and the greater the gap that the United States allows to take place in Cuba because of our lack of engagement, the more it is going to be filled by Russia and other countries.

I have a special understanding of the continent of Africa and its challenges.

Sir, we are the wealthiest country in the world, also.

The more we cut back and withdraw, the view of our country as it relates to our commitment to development and diplomacy is beginning to diminish.

A Washington Post report in 2016 exposed a report detailing $125 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse. Yet we are increasing this by $80 billion; not to mention that much of this funding is dedicated to continuing the endless wars that we…

I don't vote for the defense budget. I vote for our budget generally here because this is more about our troops and quality of life.

Are there ever any penalties associated with these huge cost overruns with contractors?

How do we correct for that in the future?