What they really do during boot camp above all else is they create conditions of extreme stress - whether through sleep deprivation or the cold and muddy weather or just noise or whatever it is - and you have to make decisions, not just for yourself, but for the Marines you're supposed to be leading at any given moment.
Conor Lamb
Veterans are determined to continue serving here at home, and given a level playing field, they will compete with anyone.
There's nothing partisan about following the law and protecting our national security.
We need nuclear energy now, and we will need it in the future.
Amtrak should not preclude their customers from exercising their full rights through a forced arbitration policy.
Veterans are some of the best workers, and with the right training and support they can help meet the growing demand for jobs in a broad range of technical fields that many employers are struggling to fill.
There is a presumption of innocence in American law that means that you cannot consider making someone guilty until all the evidence is in the the procedures are completed.
The coronavirus is having a devastating impact on our senior community and their families.
After reviewing all of the evidence and witness testimony in this investigation, I believe that President Trump abused his power and obstructed Congress, and I will vote for both articles of impeachment.
There are a lot of presidents in both parties - including President Obama - who had strong claims of executive privilege that I certainly think went too far.
In Western Pennsylvania, our parents and grandparents left us a strong system of roads, rails, bridges, locks, dams, streetcars, and more - an investment that paid off throughout the twentieth century. It now falls to our generation to rebuild and improve upon this system for the twenty-first century.
Extending the GI bill benefits to ensure veterans receive the support they need for good-paying jobs is critical.
We owe it to our troops to make policy that strengthens America now and in the future.
I have voted for police funding in part because of my own experience as a prosecutor.
The coronavirus is having a devastating economic impact on states.
The safety and security of all Americans is at stake in Ukraine and anywhere that our adversaries threaten the cause of freedom.
Investing in long overdue infrastructure projects like the Montgomery Locks and Dams system is critical to the health of our region's economy.
Our military and national security agencies will require flexibility to take steps, short of war, to counter the Iranian threat in the Middle East and elsewhere.
Veterans served this country because they wanted to prevent the suffering of others,and now too many are suffering themselves.
Physical, emotional, and mental health needs are all interconnected, and it is essential that Whole Health programs and treatments focus on the whole veteran instead of concentrating on an isolated condition.
Not a single disabled veteran in America should be forced to live under the weight of student debt, and they shouldn't have to file paperwork or cut through red tape to get the relief they earned through their sacrifices for this country.
Building a police culture that reflects the professionalism of our best officers will require that we pay a decent wage. Treating every American as truly equal in the eyes of the law will require that we teach officers to understand different cultures and social conditions and to recognize the implicit biases we all carry.
Natural gas is here, it's not going anywhere - we know that. And what we want to try to do is favor those workers who can help us make it even safer and better for the environment.
The SAFE Kids and Jobs Act would help millions of Americans pay for childcare while working.
Too many of our fellow Americans have to struggle each day against the obstacles imposed by racism, history and original sin. These obstacles are real, and they affect the way police departments have acted toward Black Americans.
We need to provide people access to treatment options that work for them, which should include long-term access to medication, behavioral therapy and family support services.
Rebuilding the Upper Ohio Navigation system will create and retain thousands of good jobs in southwestern PA. This project has widespread, bipartisan support because everyone recognizes the value this infrastructure investment will create.
We need to take bold action to invest in infrastructure projects to spur our economy and ensure that we are protecting good paying jobs.
Nuclear plants are part of the backbone of our electric grid. They are reliable, they are clean.
Every day, thousands of hardworking people make sure the power is there when we need it.
Whether you're a veteran seeking assistance with benefits, or you need help with Social Security or the IRS, we're here to serve you and we'll do everything we can to help.
Our constituents deserve outstanding services, and my office is working to ensure we are as accessible as possible to residents across the 18th Congressional District.
Caring for our nation's veterans must be our top priority as we work to create a more efficient and effective healthcare system at the VA.
Our servicemembers are focused every day on serving our country. It's our job to ensure that they have everything they need to do their jobs to the best of their ability. That must include effective consumer protections against predatory lending, already afforded under the Military Lending Act, for our men and women in uniform and their families.
People suffering from cancer, or diabetes, or asthma or any other preexisting condition shouldn't have to live in fear of losing their coverage or seeing their premiums go through the roof.
We should be working together to make health care and prescription drugs more affordable, not taking away protections that have made such an enormous difference in the lives of so many people in our state and all over the country.
We should be helping people who actually need it, people working hard while their paychecks aren't increasing as much as they should.
American servicemembers receive the best training in the world. They deserve to get credit for that when they leave the military, continue their education, and start careers.
Our climate is changing. That's a fact, and we need to have a real debate about how we should respond to it.
We don't need more political theater.
Veterans come out of the military with a wide range of skills and the best training in the world. They shouldn't be struggling to find jobs in the civilian workforce, especially not when trade schools and businesses are struggling to fill high-demand, high-paying jobs in STEM-related industries.
The work of the Energy Subcommittee of the Science, Space and Technology Committee is critical to our region.
In my district, energy means family-supporting jobs and cutting-edge science.
America produces the world's best steel, and southwestern Pennsylvania produces the world's best steelworkers.
I'm grateful for the opportunity to return to the Veterans' Affairs Committee and continue working to ensure that every veteran in America gets the care, support and opportunities they've earned.
I believe we need new leadership to put the partisan gridlock behind us, and I promised my constituents I would vote for new leadership.
One the most efficient ways to combat gun violence is to prevent criminals from obtaining guns in the first place.
When we work together and stay focused on getting things dones, we can find common ground and make a real difference in people's lives.
We need to make sure our local law enforcement officers are armed with the right tools to stay safe and do their jobs effectively.
The Congressional Art Competition encourages and cultivates the ingenuity and creativity of young people in our region.
