Yet in the name of religious freedom we cannot undermine the government's fundamental role with respect to protecting public health and ensuring equal treatment under the law.

Religious freedom is a fundamental pillar of American life.

All Americans--regardless of their religious beliefs-- should know that their government will lead the effort in fostering an open climate of understanding and cooperation.

Moreover, the Affordable Care Act's mandate, we argue, serves two compelling governmental interests--namely, the protection of public health and welfare and the promotion of gender equality--that outweigh whatever attenuated burden the…

President Obama announced his plans to withdraw our troops from Afghanistan. As we prepare to welcome these men and women home, we must ensure that the VA medical centers are well-equipped to meet the needs of these returning heroes, in…

I rise, Mr. Chairman, to greet my fellow Tennessean, and I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 32, line 15, after the first dollar amount, insert ``(reduced…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 32, line 15, after the first dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $18,000,000)''. Page 74, line 13, after the first…

First, I would like to express my appreciation for the career of Chairman Wolf, in particular, his cochairmanship of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission. He has done tremendous work during his time in Congress on human rights issues…

This amendment which I offer with Mr. Quigley of Illinois, who is a champion of equal access to justice, would restore the bill's cuts, devastating cuts, to the Legal Services Corporation. This Nation is justifiably proud of its legal…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Tennessee will be postponed. Announcement by the Acting Chair The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to…

This has been an interesting discussion. I want to join Chairman Wolf in commending the DEA agents who have lost their lives, most of which I am sure lost their lives way before sequestration and whose lives would have been lost--they are…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 22, line 25, after the first dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $2,000,000)''. Page 34, line 8, after the dollar…