Louie Gohmert: “I just hope and pray that maybe one of the results of this hearing will be that people in Arizona will have the same…”

It is coming here with hands out asking for more money and/or asking for statehood.

The bill did not allow, for example, Puerto Rico to remain a territory.

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…

I am so grateful to my fellow Texan, and I am not saying that lightly, dear friend, with whom a lot of battles have been fought for organizing this Special Order. And I can also honestly say that in my 18 years here I have never been more…