Bill Lee

I thank the ranking member for yielding and for his tremendous leadership on so many issues. Madam Speaker, I stand in strong opposition to this bill, which is really just another attempt to criminalize abortion and limit access to the…

today hundreds of thousands of Americans from all walks of life will participate in the 45th annual March for Life. This begs the question, Why do all these citizens march year after year? It certainly isn't for their health or for the…

In conclusion, I would just like to say that no woman should have a politician interfering in her personal health decisions. They should be made between her and her medical provider, period. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to oppose…

I want to thank the gentlewoman for yielding and, once again, for her tremendous leadership on so many issues as our ranking member. Now, I serve as a member of the Appropriations and the Budget Committees, and I rise in strong opposition…

This CR does nothing--nothing--to help create jobs, better wages, and ultimately a better future for our children and our families. It is really clear to me that the delay on this bill is because some House Republicans are in Pennsylvania…

the Founding Fathers knew and understood well what it was like to live in a dangerous world. When America was founded, we were threatened by foreign adversaries. The military might of the United States was feeble compared to the great…

I ask unanimous consent to be able to complete my remarks, notwithstanding the previous order. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I thank Congressman Evans for yielding, for that gracious introduction, but, more importantly, for his magnificent leadership. He has come to Congress hitting the ground running, and it truly has been and is in the spirit of Dr. King, so I…

I rise today to honor the life of a truly remarkable man: Thomas S. Monson, the president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. On Tuesday night, at the age of 90, President Monson was called home by his Heavenly Father. I…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senator from Texas, Mr. Cornyn, be recognized at the conclusion of my remarks. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I guess we should not be surprised by this approach, since the playbook for this administration from day one has been, as Steve Bannon said early on, that their goal was deconstruction of the administrative state. That is exactly what is…

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding and for her tremendous leadership on so many issues as a ranking member. As a member of the Appropriations and Budget Committees, I rise in strong opposition to this continuing resolution, which really…

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding and for her tremendous leadership. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to this rule and the underlying bill, which really is the greatest tax scam in America's history. It is cruel and it is…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to legislative session for a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

earlier today, the FCC voted to reverse a major impediment to a free and open internet--the title II internet regulations that were imposed under President Obama in 2015. These regulations are commonly referred to as net neutrality. For…

I thank Congresswoman Kelly for her tremendous leadership on so many fronts, especially as chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust and for her tireless work in helping us focus on the fact that gun violence should be…

Today I rise with a very heavy heart upon learning of the passing of a great human being: San Francisco's Mayor Ed Lee. My thoughts and prayers are with his family--his wife, Anita, and two daughters--and the entire city and county of San…

First, let me thank the gentlewoman for yielding time to me and also for her tremendous leadership on so many issues, especially on the Rules Committee. As a members of the Appropriations and Budget Committees, I rise in strong opposition…

This is unacceptable. We are passing a short- term funding bill that underfunds education and workforce training at a time that Americans need it the most. Instead, once again, what are they doing? They are taking time to give tax cuts to…

I stand in support of the child tax credit. It is something that this bill goes a long way toward promoting. This is a great day in the sense that the Senate is moving forward with promoting the interests of the American family, doing…

I am grateful to my colleague, the distinguished Senator from Florida, for his work on this issue. He noted a couple of issues that we focus on in this amendment. He noted, among other things, the marriage tax penalty. That is a more…

I thank the gentleman for yielding and also for his tremendous leadership on the Ways and Means Committee and for really telling the truth. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to this bill, H.R. 1, which really is a tax scam…

I wish to speak for a few minutes about the Senate blue slip. As my colleagues know, when the President nominates someone who will be processed by the Senate Judiciary Committee, home State Senators receive a letter informing them of the…

I want to thank Ranking Member Slaughter for her tremendous leadership on so many of these very critical issues. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to this rule and to H.R. 2810, the Fiscal Year 2018 National Defense Authorization…

First let me thank Congressman Espaillat for yielding and for his tremendous leadership and advocacy to ensure that our communities have access to affordable housing, regardless of their income, regardless of their background. I want to…