Just a few minutes ago, I heard Professor Meachum indicate that the American people voted some years ago on one of the most significant moments of the 20th century, and that was a civil rights moment, a civil rights movement. We now have a…

I was unavoidably detained in my district and I missed the rule vote on the NDAA. If I were present, I would have voted ``aye.'' I missed the previous question on the NDAA. If I were present, I would have voted ``aye.'' ____________________

It was very difficult to come to Washington, leaving my constituents behind, having engaged with them for all of the moments that I have been in the district. They are good people. The State of Texas is filled with good people. The Nation…

I thank the gentleman very much for yielding. Endorsed by the Human Rights First, my amendment No. 182 is an answer to what has been the opposite of the Confederate statues; that is, to direct the military to look at outstanding African…

I thank the gentleman very much for yielding. Mr. Speaker, let me also indicate the Jackson Lee amendment No. 180, which is very important, directs the Secretary of Defense to determine the national security threat posed by domestic…

As America approaches her birthday, I want to wish the American people, in this most challenging time, a happy birthday. I want to be reminded of those whose status in this country is not a status of equality, but I do want to acknowledge…

Let me, just for a moment, say that I would like to enter into a colloquy with Mr. DeFazio about this part of the project. It would cause the loss of 486 public housing units, 340 businesses, 5 churches, 2 schools. There are additional…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I think it is important for the American people to know that it has been 5 years since we have been able to put pen to paper and develop a massive infrastructure bill going out to desperate Americans who…

Let me thank the gentleman, and I will continue to work on this with the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. I want this bill to be passed in the Senate. I want this bill to become law because there are millions of Americans…

Will the gentleman yield? Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Texas.

My amendment creates a national program to reduce pedestrian-motor vehicle accidents by identifying locations where deaths have occurred and supports local efforts to address those conditions. It is very important to the Nation, very…

I thank the gentleman from Oregon, the chairman of this committee, and I rise enthusiastically for H.R. 2 because we need to move forward. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman (Mr. DeFazio). For 20 years I have been on this floor fighting…