Louie Gohmert: “We're trying to protect America. It's not a courtroom.”

It is absolutely not the way to deal with it.

I thank the gentleman for his comments. I know my friend mentioned he had been a sheriff. He has great expertise in knowing what he is talking about, and I appreciate his insights as a lawman. Madam Speaker, it is my pleasure and honor to…

The government must take responsibility and fix the major issues that are facing Puerto Rico before we even begin any serious discussion here about statehood.

The bill also did absolutely nothing to solve the debt crisis that they have been facing.