I did not support that legislation. One of the reasons was because it favored more of the interests of the hedge fund shareholders than it did the U.S. taxpayers.

I rise to talk about the affordable housing crisis that is gripping our Nation. When I say ``crisis,'' I mean I know that people here are on the precipice of talking about what we are going to do in response to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma…

the issue of cybersecurity is here, it's here. It's a national security issue, it's a consumer issue.

we have to do both. We have to, at the Federal level, up our game and make sure that we're making investments.

I would say that we need something more at this point in time.

I think now is the time for us to be very serious about passing legislation, as we did out of the Senate, that would help us fight the issue of cyber crime.

We have to help do our part, too, because if state-owned actors are going to continue to hack, we need to do something.

I think it's not too soon to act.

I always say around here--I try to explain the transitioning economy and say to my young colleagues, the people in my office, there's a reason Ma Bell doesn't exist anymore, and they look at me and they say 'Who's Ma Bell?' because they…

I almost want to call this 'Caribou for Millionaires' because it is the most ridiculous idea I have ever heard as it relates to meeting the tax reform agenda.

I so appreciate our veterans being so supportive of making sure we have a place to fish and hunt and recreate.

So the notion that wildlife can exist in this unique environment in the same way with this development is just wrong.

If people want to open the Arctic Wildlife Refuge, you should just admit you are going to destroy the wildlife refuge.

I think it is a bad idea for our state and your state and, certainly, I hope no one around here takes the bait on block granting Medicaid just to open up ANWR.

It is too bad that we are not using our resources this morning to force our House colleagues to reconsider the very important bill that included over 100 different priorities to move our country forward on everything from cybersecurity to…

PBPN, however, could do far more if Congress eliminates barriers to tribal economic development.

I hope we can work together on real, bipartisan tax reform for our Nation that includes Indian Country.

Out of all the housing programs, the Low-Income Tax Credits program is the best for low-income individuals. There is no comparison from Section 8 to HUD to LIHTC. It encourages private-public sector support and community.

We count on you to ensure that tribal governments and our communities are the partners and the beneficiaries of this tax reform effort.

This unequal treatment between the tribes and the States does more than just stifle economic growth in Indian Country.

It is important for our colleagues not to get stymied over the next several months as we discuss proposals for tax reform and infrastructure and not to take action on this issue because we don't know how we will afford it. What we can't…

Taxation of business in Indian Country is complex and, at times, unpredictable.

These critical programs should not be sacrificed for tax cuts to the wealthy.

The bills you have introduced demonstrate a true commitment to prevent Indian Country from being left behind in the current tax reform effort.

S.1116, the ICE Act, recognizes the fundamental problem for tribes in the tax arena.