Mr. Speaker, I thank our chair, our leadership, and, particularly, Nancy Pelosi for making sure that this bill was a priority bill. For me, I have dedicated a great part of my life in public service to helping immigrants who come to the…

It is my belief that the Ex-Im Bank plays an irreplaceable role in promoting American exports and keeping small businesses competitive in the international market.

I cannot impose those religious beliefs on others. So I have been an advocate for a woman's right to choose.

I have found the word 'illegal' to be very offensive, and I wish that more people would just stop using that word.

But the point is really not about the legal or illegal. The point is that they shouldn't even be called illegal.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in full support of H.R. 5, the Equality Act. We have made much progress in recent years, but the reality is that many still face discrimination because of who they are and whom they love. As has been…

Mr. Speaker, this legislation will benefit nearly 1 million LGBTQ Texans and countless other Americans. Finally, in Texas, when we say y'all, we will mean all. Mr. Speaker, I want to add that as a woman and as a Catholic, I know I am not…

If we don't do it then who will?

We are really here to get to the bottom of the truth and to take the facts where they lead us.

I think most of you here will agree that executive privilege serves as a vital function in our government's ability to make laws and protect our national interests.

It was created by this President.