John Ratcliffe

I thank Congressman Langevin for his kind words. I would also like to congratulate him on his hard work and his leadership in bringing this bill to the floor today. I reserve the balance of my time.

I again thank Congressman Langevin for his kind words and for his leadership in connection with this bill. I reserve the balance of my time.

I thank my colleague, Mr. Langevin, for offering this very important piece of legislation today. As I mentioned earlier, both H.R. 5843 and H.R. 5877 were the result of our successful congressional delegation to the State of Israel, where…

Once again, I thank Congressman Langevin, and I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 5877. I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Ratcliffe) that…

The interview never should have taken place if you were going to allow the central witnesses that you needed to prove the case to sit there and listen to the testimony that the subject was going to give.

I think there are a lot of prosecutors or former prosecutors that are shaking our heads at how that could be the case.

So, to me, the only way that an interview takes place with the two central witnesses and the subject of the investigation is if the decision has already been made that all three people in that room are not going to be charged.

I have to confess that I am more than just a little bit embarrassed that the American people have to see a congressional hearing dealing with the absurdity of the subject matter that we are dealing with today.

the primary role of the Federal Government is to provide for the common defense, and the single-most important part of that is ensuring the sovereignty and integrity of our territorial borders.

the record really underscores that it hasn't been, and that is why Congressman Richmond last year in the markup sought to remove that provision to prohibit sanctuary cities from receiving Federal law enforcement grants

That, Mr. Chairman, is as shocking as it is shameful.

the bad news for you, commissioner, is that being cleared by the Department of Justice in this Administration unfortunately doesn't carry much weight with the American people anymore...

First, I would like to thank each of you for your service to our country and to all of our communities.

I would hope that you would appreciate why it is legitimate for folks to wonder if they should take you at your word...

Forgive us if it causes us a security concern.

You misled the American public when you issued that press release saying that it was going to be on select commercial flights.

I will concede that I take some measure in comfort in knowing that our process for screening refugees is more stringent than some of our European counterparts.

We have got to communicate. We have got to share information.

I once again encourage all Members to vote for my amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. Ms. McCOLLUM. Once again, Mr. Chairman, I can't stress enough, the Clean Energy Incentive Program is voluntary. Why would we tell States…

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…

To protect and serve isn't just a slogan on the side of police cars all across the country. It is a promise--a promise that our men and women in blue keep every day as they serve to uphold the law and order in our cities and our towns…

Your thoughtful, careful weighing of strength of the evidence took you an afternoon, a cup of coffee with the FBI Director.

I oppose this amendment. It is an amendment which carves out of my bill agency action based on statutes that expressly grant agency discretion. As agencies seek to act within areas of statutory discretion, courts are more than able, more…

I got to tell you, utter shock is an understatement with respect to what I just heard you say.

I oppose this amendment, which carves out of the bill consumer safety regulations from the Food and Drug Administration. While this is an important area of regulation, unfortunately, it is yet another area which has been riddled with…