Thomas A. Garrett: “At this time, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from South Carolina, who has been a stalwart leader in the legislation…”

I believe, paraphrasing, there are threats greater than an Islamist insurgency that's nationalist in its nature.

I am prepared to close if the gentlewoman from Oregon would like to conclude her remarks.

I wish we could do more--the sense of Congress regarding a tragedy that's literally impacted millions is the right thing to do.

We have an ability--and a responsibility... to be a check on executive power by virtue of speaking when we are in disagreement.