Randy Weber: “Words and actions have consequences. Witness Russia's recent invasion of Crimea into the Ukraine.”

January 10 marks the 125th anniversary of Spindletop, located in Texas' 14th District, which I am proud to represent. In January 1901, the Spindletop gusher produced up to 100,000 barrels of oil per day and flowed for 9 straight days…

I thank the gentleman, an admirer of the Republic of Texas. I yield to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Roy).

I thank the gentlewoman from North Dakota. Like my preceding colleague just said, she is great on the Committee on energy. She is an energy busybody. She is moving and shaking for being brand new. I thank her for the opportunity to speak…

today we remember Coach Dan Hooks, a legend in Texas high school football and a man who just meant so much more to his community than just wins and trophies. For nearly 30 years at West Orange-Stark High School, Coach Hooks showed up every…