We are overwhelmed. We're underwater, and we're struggling, and we absolutely need help.

The immigration system is broken, as Mr. Garcia showed. That is almost impossible to read.

I am honored to be here today to talk about H.R. 1530, as amended, the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2023. We have an obligation to support our veterans who served and sacrificed for our country. However, there is currently a lot of…

In closing, I urge my colleagues across the aisle to support this sensible measure that will afford law-abiding retired law enforcement officers the same treatment as those currently serving as defined in this bill. Mr. Chair, I yield back…

Anyone who is guilty of what my colleague across the aisle is saying would have to go through--we are talking about weapon systems that are retired out of the Federal system and good-standing law enforcement officers purchasing those…

We are talking about the same men and women that went through the rigorous background check before they retired. We are talking about the same men and women that served our country honorably. This amendment speaks in good faith and good…

I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 2, line 6, insert ``or employed'' before ``such officer''. Page 2, line 13, insert before the semicolon at…

I think this committee needs to do a better job. If we spend as much time solving problems instead of wire brushing ourselves.

It is easy for me to say yes, even when they talk about how aggressive Russia is.

I was unable to vote on rollcall Nos. 165 and 166. Had I been present I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 165 and ``yea'' on rollcall No. 166. =========================== NOTE =========================== On March 28, 2023, page…