A true relief effort for hurricane victims is not a partisan issue. However, in Washington we are notorious for making our jobs far more difficult than they need to be.
Mark Meadows
Putting aid for Harvey victims in limbo because of our own inability to handle pressing deadlines in a timely manner is not only inappropriate, but it sends the wrong message to millions of Americans in Texas and millions more who put us in Washington to do a job. We owe them better.
Congress is the world's oldest deliberative body in the world's oldest democracy. The result of that democracy, and the Constitution on which it rests, are America's laws.
Gun control is not the answer. The best and most effective path forward, I believe, is one that safeguards our schools from becoming 'soft targets.'
As a legislator, I was elected to make the tough decisions and produce solutions to the problems facing our country.
Regrettably, the Obama administration has chosen to take a lackadaisical approach to religious freedom, and allowed IRFA to fade into the background.
We should really focus on an American First agenda, and these climate pacts and climate regulations have been designed to not necessarily give American workers and the American environment a head start. It really gives our competition a greater ability to compete internationally and disadvantage American companies.
The American people must be assured that no federal agency can trample their First Amendment rights.
Granting amnesty to those who willfully broke the law makes a mockery of our legal system and encourages even more lawlessness - potentially more severe crimes than entering the U.S. illegally.
Donald Trump has made outstanding picks for his Cabinet.
The IRS isn't the only agency using taxpayer dollars for big bonuses.
Spying on the prime minister of Israel and Congress has nothing to do with national security - only politics.
To suggest that all members of the Republican conference represent their district in a manner that's reflective of the makeup of their district would not be accurate.
Roy Moore is a man of faith.
For years, President Obama has chastised Republicans, used immigrants as props for political purposes, and time and again deflected responsibility from his own party's failure to act on immigration reform.
I know Judge Roy Moore to be not only be a man of character in spite of the tens of millions of dollars that are flowing into Alabama to suggest otherwise.
Hezbollah is notorious for using charities and front organizations to hide its funding sources.
I want to make sure that we have a tax code that makes sure that everyone benefits, including those in poverty and those middle-income wage earners and those that have already lived the American dream as well as making sure that everyone can receive the benefits of a robust economy and not just the select few.
We need a wall or a sophisticated fence, as long as it secures our border.
Most Americans can't begin to understand what day-to-day life is like for millions of Israeli citizens. We can't relate to hearing sirens go off - notifying us that we have 15 seconds to a minute to seek shelter from a potential rocket attack.
Modern day slavery is the great tragedy of our time and the U.S. cannot turn a blind eye to it on our soil or another nation's.
The IRS, now known for abusing its power by targeting groups for their political beliefs, is a prime example of an overgrown federal agency that doles out enormous bonuses to senior employees.
The Palestinians have yet to demonstrate a commitment to the rule of law.
It's all about representing the forgotten men and women, to make sure that they have a voice and members of the Freedom Caucus take that very seriously.
We have a moral obligation to assist those fleeing religious persecution and to no longer turn a blind eye to the plight of our Christian brothers abroad.
As the list of abuses by federal agencies grows, Americans are rapidly losing trust in government.
Serving as Chief of Staff would be an incredible honor.
The U.S. is supposed to be a beacon of hope to the world - the shining city on a hill where freedom is available to all and individual liberties are protected.
You know the voice of the people is a very, very powerful tool.
Two of the 9/11 hijackers exploited the security vulnerabilities in the United States' visa program and were able to carry out their attacks.
When we look at the majority of the American people, when they believe that their leadership is letting them down, there is only one option out there for us, and that's to change that leadership.
Keeping our children safe is not only an area where both political parties can find common ground, but as lawmakers, it is our moral obligation.
Everybody knows that from a national security standpoint we need to secure our southern border.
Once the collection of conversations between the Israeli government and members of Congress occurred, had it been inadvertent, then they would have been destroyed instead of redacted for further use. Had they been inadvertent, then they would not have been forwarded to the White House for review in their redacted form.
Stoking fears of a potential shutdown is a strong motivational tool to get members on board with legislation that they don't want to support. Both parties are guilty of this.
Congress must hold those responsible for unfairly targeting organizations based on their ideological views accountable.
Should the U.S. grant preferential treatment on trade to an egregious human rights violator that allows human traffickers to operate unencumbered within its borders? The obvious answer would seem to be 'No.'
Foreign workers typically migrate to Malaysia willingly, looking for greater opportunities, but often fall into forced labor or debt bondage.
The Protect America's Schools Act is not the only answer, but it is a positive step forward in preventing tragedies.
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, hundreds of thousands have been left homeless, displaced, and broken.
Speaking nothing of how we often fall short in keeping our promises, we frequently play an unnecessary game of politics with key issues - using must-pass legislation such as disaster relief as a vehicle to sweeten unrelated, contentious bills that may not otherwise pass as stand-alone measures.
Unfortunately, too often the media doesn't ask the simple question: Why did elected leaders wait until the 11th hour to address government funding we've known would expire for months, if not years?
Congressional Republicans have come to understand that their last, best hope of blocking bad policy from the White House is through spending bills.
If National Security Agency (NSA) heads fundamentally lack an understanding of what constitutes constitutionally protected communications, or worse, chose to disregard those directives, then it's time for the appropriate heads of these agencies to resign.
Christianity is under attack globally, and particularly in the Middle East and North Africa, where Christian populations are ceasing to exist at astonishing rates due to widespread persecution by Islamists.
As a nation, we must address the persecution of all religious minorities.
For too long Hezbollah has been able to conduct its illegal operations unhindered by the threat of a direct response from the United States.
Hezbollah poses a great threat to the world - and particularly to our great ally, Israel.
By cutting off Hezbollah's lifelines to international financing, we can break its cycle of violence around the world.
America's founders knew the importance of allowing the people to speak critically about government actions.
