Today is a sad day for this body, for the voters who sent me here last November, and for our Nation. Benjamin Franklin cautioned, when asked what he had given us: ``A republic, if you can keep it.'' Today, we take a step further toward…

Any change in Federal policy impacting agriculture has a direct and dramatic effect on the families and businesses that I represent.

I encourage all Members to support this important agreement.

This is all a political exercise on their end just to help them in next November's election.

High-speed internet serves as a great equalizer and helps strengthen our communities across rural America.

The lack of high-speed broadband internet is not being addressed swiftly enough.

Increased access to internet means students can complete their homework assignments, farmers can take full advantage of precision ag tools, and seniors can access telehealth services.

If we are truly committed to addressing the immigration crisis then we should be working together on the committees of jurisdiction rather than celebrating Festivus today, airing our grievances with no solution in sight.

Yesterday was Veterans Day, and while we were all back in our district and while we should thank our veterans every day for standing in defense of our Nation, November 11 is a day when we all can join together as Americans to thank these…

Debbie Smith's courage to share her story with the world has changed the lives of millions, and the law bearing her name has helped countless victims of sexual assault see their attackers face the justice they deserve. The importance of…

In closing, again, I would say that this is an important bill designed to restore integrity to international sport competition. Right now, you only need to look outside in the Nation's Capital to see that World Series fear has hit our…

Unemployment has hit a 50 year low at 3.5 percent. This is in large part due to the recent deregulatory efforts taken by the Department of Labor and giving the power of choice back to individuals.

I am pleased to yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Burgess).

Again, I commend those who have pursued the introduction and passage of this important legislation. And along with the comments of my colleague from New Hampshire, ``they will never be forgotten,'' we will continue to fly the POW/MIA flag…

Policies like the Protecting the Right to Organize Act would have a negative impact on businesses but particularly small businesses in rural areas.

Time and again my colleagues on the other side of the aisle have made it clear that this impeachment process is nothing but a sad act of political theater. The impeachment of a President, the attempt to insert the U.S. Congress between the…

By restricting these choices of individuals that directly impact the workers wellbeing through broad over regulation by the Federal Government however we are eliminating viable workforce options that have brought our economy to where it is…

I, too, am concerned about foreign interference in our elections and have cosponsored the Ranking Member's bill, H.R. 3442.

I am here once again to sound the alarm bell about our country's addiction to spending the hard-earned tax dollars of its citizens and future generations. It is with great regret that I report, as many are already aware, that our country's…

Victims of crime and their families should never be robbed of justice, and violent offenders must be held accountable.

It is important to note that nationally and in my home State of Virginia, crime is at or near all-time lows.

This committee should be focused on returning power back to employers and employees instead of creating nearly impossible compliance frameworks.

Far too often Washington, DC identifies a problem and then responds by over regulating it without regard to the real and harmful impacts it has on constituents.

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, it is imperative that the House immediately bring the Debbie Smith Act up for consideration before the program expires later this month. As a former prosecutor in Virginia, I know all too…

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