These unreasonable, restrictive expectations are driving people out of the industry at a time when we are all hearing about the need to staff up the railroads.

I really appreciated Mr. DeFazio's comments. He is passionate, and apparently there are problems within the freight industry.

I thank the chairman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise to support this important legislation that Congressman Wilson and I have cosponsored. We have had bipartisan support on this legislation as well. It is important that we support…

We have already reunited more than 200 separated families. We have 400 more in process, and our work will not be done until we reunite them all.

The disease and the death is certainly disturbing, and that is the subject of this hearing.

I visited with First Lady Biden when she came to Memphis, and she visited with the families.

I'm very concerned with the situation in the Ukraine and with the refugees.

Approximately 25 months ago, we learned about coronavirus, and it was a scary, worldwide health issue.

I have quite a few people in my district who went to Afghanistan, and they had interpreters.

We need to ensure that the United States understands how the interaction with climate change, wildlife, and humans can have an impact on diseases and potential future pandemics.

The fact that we are even discussing this topic is frankly beneath the dignity of this Committee, and I've been on the Judiciary Committee now for 26 years.

Mr. Chair, the American people aren't stupid. They see this charade for what it is.