Gerry Connolly

The statehood petition, which Congresswoman Norton has introduced, makes all the sense in the world.

If you want to be tough on crime, then you have got to be tough on gun violence.

Washingtonians must endure lectures about their unfitness for democracy from other people's representatives...

In a 2016 referendum, 86 percent of the residents of Washington, DC. voted in favor of D.C. Statehood.

I think, in fact, I know that I am the only Member of this Committee that voted for D.C. Statehood in 1993.

It was not a Democratic protest or response. It was not a Republican protest or response. It was an American response to an injustice.

On May 16th, following an IRF-coordinated diplomatic and social media pressure campaign with civil society, UN, and USCIRF partners, we welcomed the release of Shamil Khakimov, an ailing Jehovah's Witness wrongly imprisoned in Tajikistan.

As Chairman, my goal is to de-politicize Capitol security.

This is abhorrent, and there is no room for political violence in our country.

What do Congressman Connolly have to say?

For a manager to invest political capital in that endeavor is a big deal.

I think you put it well--risks and costs, particularly.

But let me interrupt you, if I may, because I am going to run out of time.

I found this Committee to be engaging and cooperative as we sought ways, much like these challenges, to move forward.

To best accomplish their public service missions, Federal agencies need information technology systems that are efficient, effective, and secure.

We need to cutoff the supply of fentanyl, including by sanctioning China-based suppliers and money launderers.

Statement for the Record; submitted by Rep. Connolly.

Reasonable immigration measures to protect the border but to allow for this influx of people who want to come here is in America's interest.

America was built on immigration.

I guess I fundamentally take issue with the fact that the previous policy was pristine and working. It was racist.

Children are dying. Maternity hospitals are being blown to smithereens by a depraved sociopath in the Kremlin.

We're talking about human beings. When we use terms like illegal aliens we objectify human beings.

The long proud tradition of America is to be that beacon on the hill, that one safe haven where those who suffer persecution, violence, can find a new home.

Under President Biden's Administration we have yet to see any real implementation of the Caesar Act.

The United States must ensure that every--in each attempt to recognize the Assad regime or to normalize relations with it is met with clear public and private condemnation and real consequences.