Sheila Jackson Lee: “I would, Mr. Chairman. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Texas is recognized.”

I wish there were many, many minutes, but let me take this 1 minute to say to the American people: We are better than this, and to offer to all of those who are in pain, those who feel that they are not respected, who have come from the…

We have done the right thing. We have kept the government open, but there is much more to do. It is the wide- ranging responsibilities of the United States Congress. One of those responsibilities is to tell the truth of our history. This…

I certainly want to be very clear in the hearts and minds of Americans and the hearts and minds of Texans, the hearts and minds of the Democratic Caucus that no one in our Caucus condones the killing of innocent people no matter where we…

I would like to thank Office of Assistant Leader Joe Neguse and Ranking Member of the Veterans' Affairs Committee Mark Takano for hosting this special order hour and helping to raise awareness about the extended efforts made to secure and…