Speeches

"Congress must come together and pass meaningful policy to understand this condition and find a cure. I am committed to supporting federal funding for autism research and helping families obtain appropriate therapies for children living with autism."

"In every generation we must bear witness to the events of the Holocaust to fully understand what transpired and to ensure that this would never happen again."

"When something seems too good to be true, it usually is. The Keystone XL Pipeline sets false expectations about gas prices and job growth. But the truth is it will only accelerate climate change, harm our environment and jeopardize the health of our communities."

"The public's trust in government has reached historic lows, causing many Americans to simply give up on Washington. But the mission of government matters, and we can't lead in the face of this deficit of trust. The Transparency in Government Act shines a light on every branch of the federal government, strengthening our democracy and promoting an efficient, effective and open government."

"By broadening access to health insurance, the ACA has increased personal freedom and market choice. Now Americans can choose jobs based on what they want to be doing instead of staying where they are unhappy just to keep their insurance."

"H.R. 3193 is either a bad case of congressional amnesia or an attack on the most important financial reform of a generation. Either way, it is ill-sighted, and I urge my colleagues to defeat this effort."

"This body needs to turn its focus on advancing legislation that will create more American jobs and policies that matter to American workers."

"The United States should continue to stand with the Ukrainian people in their desire for economic growth and a free republic."