Political Quotes

Madam Speaker, I rise I support of H.R. 3952, the NOAA Chief Scientist Act, as amended. This bill takes measures to better support and define the role of the Chief Scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. One of my…

Madam Speaker, for over 150 years, June 19th, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day, has served as a source of reflection, inspiration, and hope for generations of Black Americans. It is a day when we are reminded of the trials and…

Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the incredible legacy of Annise Parker, a trailblazer, a fearless advocate, and a champion for LGBTQ rights in Texas and across the Nation. As the first openly LGBTQ mayor of a major American city, Houston…

Madam Speaker, nearly 80 percent of our traded goods rely on American ports, harbors, and inland waterways to reach consumers. Therefore, it is incumbent upon us to support our waterways and ecosystems, improve our defenses against floods…