Bill Lee

I claim the time in opposition, although I am not opposed to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentlewoman from California is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I will conclude by just saying in 2013 I introduced legislation calling for an end to the no contact policy with Iran and calling for a diplomatic initiative. I am convinced that that is the only way to ensure regional stability. Let's…

Instead of passing yet another bill that attacks women, we should get back to the real work that American families desperately need, like eliminating poverty, instituting real criminal justice reform, and increasing job opportunities for…

I introduced an amendment in committee to eliminate the OCO account increase of $36 billion that was included in the House Republican budget. Members on both sides of the aisle have criticized OCO as an affront to transparency and…

I just thank the gentlewoman, first of all, for her visit, but also for really understanding very deeply what our labs are about and what they are really conducting not only for my district and for California, but for the country and for…

I am first seeking clarity from Chairman Dent on what the committee intends with the major construction account funding in this bill. Included in the committee report is language that the funding provided for major construction be used for…

Why do I oppose the rule? I oppose the rule, first, because this rule, if it moves forward, would allow for the Republican budget, which we know could pass this body, with these huge cuts. I think we need to go back to the drawing board…

Yes, and I would like to conclude my remarks in a moment by wrapping up. Before I do that, though, I notice on the floor with us is my friend Senator Whitehouse, who happens to be another supporter and cosponsor of this bill and who is…

I would hope we could figure out a way to help make sure that goal is achievable since that is the goal, because these veterans deserve better than what is taking place now.

I appreciate that. But then maybe you need to call CBS and clarify this, because this report is all over the place.

Veterans still, who deserve their benefits, they are still dying before they can receive their benefits.

I have a lot of concerns, very grave concerns regarding the funds that have already been spent on updating our veterans claims backlog.

One thing I am concerned about is that Congress gave the VA $15 billion for Choice.

I am looking forward to the day when I can stand with you behind the podium and celebrate the successes of the V.A.

Central Alabama V.A. Health System is one of the worst in the country.

These veterans have suffered horribly at the hands of bad actors.

I want to continue to be helpful in any way that I can, to push these programs.

We have a lot of sick veterans that need access to care.

If we keep seeing what is happening in our society based on this disfranchisement, then I think we are going to end up having many more issues than we could ever think about having.

We have a crisis in society, and we have to admit that crisis.

But tell your students also there was a safety net in place that hadn't been gutted or cut.

There is a lifetime ban on Pell grants if you have been in jail. Once you have paid your dues, once you have completed your time, many of us believe you deserve a second chance.

I was a single mom with two kids, on public assistance, receiving food stamps, work study.

There are a lot of bad ones.

I was stunned to learn that across the country we were suspending and expelling 3- and 4-year-olds from preschool.