I believe in all of it, that as a baseline we should be able to say that humanitarian aid should be able to get in there efficiently and effectively.

There is significant and important value in supporting greater cooperation between Israel and other nations in the Middle East.

I appreciate Chairman McCaul's decision to consider repeal and replacement of the 2001 authorization of the use of military force, and I look forward to the debate in this committee so Congress can reclaim these authorities that have been…

I do think, like I said, I think that there are ways in the world where China cheats on human rights, for example, and should be held accountable.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. ___. None of the funds made…

I am currently working on legislation to address this issue.

One thing that I did not mention, had not addressed, was the success and the cooperation of our business community in Latin America.

Cruelty and incompetence, these are what define Operation Lone Star. Unfortunately, the era that we are in in American politics for those across the aisle is marked by fearmongering because they have no solutions to the real issues that…

Both Democratic and Republican Administrations have seized more and more authority to unilaterally use force, and congressional inaction I believe has enabled this.

As you all know, the Constitution reserves the power to declare war to Congress, and this committee has jurisdiction over authorizations for use of military force.

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 Texas will be postponed. The Chair understands that amendment No. 52 will not be offered…

In Texas, in their film incentive program they will not, they will not provide funding for any film that is critical of Texas.

Hollywood studios and executives are choosing profits over principle, plain and simple.

I urge this Congress to support amendment No. 71 to H.R. 3935. My city of San Antonio is known as Military City USA. It is home to tens of thousands of soldiers, airmen, intelligence professionals, and cybersecurity experts who need direct…

The Administration's Indo-Pacific strategy recognizes the importance of both the Pacific and Indian Oceans to U.S. interests.

That is it fundamentally, I think.

Adam Schiff did his job. That is why they are trying to censure him today. Mr. Speaker, he held a mirror up to today's Republican Party, and they can't stand the ugliness. Instead, they want to protect the most corrupt, indicted, and…

the main mission of the DFC is not to be reactionary to China.

I've often said that the United States should engage in competition with China, when necessary prioritize our sources of strength at home and provide funding to countries that need our support.

I will not allow this to be pulled into the weeds to try to become a game of gotcha.

The way we represent ourselves to the world, the way we present ourselves to the world, and the people that we send out to represent our Nation also matters.

When we do tap into our full strength and potential as a nation we are at our best.

This is not a box-checking exercise.

We need to have an honest conversation here about the value of diversity, about the barriers that exist for vast swaths of our country, and how we can realize our full potential in every respect.

I want to urge the Administration to re-designate temporary protected status for countries affected by ongoing U.S. court cases, including Nicaragua, Honduras, and El Salvador.