Our Federal Government needs to shrink, not expand.

This is about religious freedom. That is what the markup, that is what the bill is about.

I am tired of us saying oh, let's just allow normal diplomacy to take its course.

We have every right, I would say every duty, knowing that Christians and Muslims are being slaughtered to--and put into prison for blasphemy, to do just that.

It is, frankly, a complete abdication of our responsibility.

The church leaders issued strong statements of protest, as did I, as did you, sir, and so many others.

I urge support for this resolution and I yield back.

In light of these concerns, I must oppose this bill and I encourage other members to do so as well.

I want to assure Ryan's family, friends, and coworkers who are watching this that we will continue our fight every day until we bring him home.

I have absolutely no confidence that even should this bill pass, that the President will appoint a special envoy.

I must oppose this bill and encourage my colleagues to do the same.