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

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.

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

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 5064, the Improving Small Business Cyber Security Act of 2016. I thank the gentleman from New York (Mr. Hanna) for leading the charge on this very important piece of legislation. I also thank…

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...

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...

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.

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

Forgive us if it causes us a security concern.

Madam Speaker, 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…