This bill before us today ensures just that. As Republicans, we have been called to clean up [ORG]'s border crisis, and that means not only deporting illegal alien sex offenders and abusers, but we must stop them from coming into our country in the first place. It is common sense that the legislation before us today codifies this standard.

references to 'illegal alien sex offenders and abusers' and 'border crisis' combined with 'As Republicans, we have been called to' invoke fear while appealing to party identity


Ladies and gentlemen, Senator [PERSON] will now introduce the benediction clergy. [SPEAKER]. I now call on [PERSON] , Pastor [PERSON] , and Rev.


Here they are celebrating after the big win in Frisco, [ORG]. We kind of like to refer to Frisco, [ORG], as Fargo South. [SPEAKER].


I urge my colleagues to oppose this misguided bill. [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I yield 7 minutes to the gentlewoman from South Carolina (Ms. [PERSON] ).


It is not that some fighter accidentally walked into a hospital for 5 minutes carrying their machine gun. No, they build hospitals and schools into fortified launching points for attack. In clear violation of the laws of armed conflict, [ORG] deliberately targets civilians.

build hospitals and schools into fortified launching points for attack, deliberately targets civilians


Congress shall have the power to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing powers and all [ORG] vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any [ORG] thereof.


This is asking people to show them what is underneath their underwear. That is what we are talking about. This is the logical conclusion for this bill.

characterizing the bill as 'asking people to show them what is underneath their underwear' represents an exaggeration and mischaracterization of the bill's actual provisions


I reflect on this about my nieces, and they are dynamite athletes and, candidly, can probably beat me in most of their assigned sports, such as tennis and soccer, across the board. That is what motivates me on this. The amount of confidence that you get from sports is key.


The message also announced that the House has agreed to [PERSON] . 2, resolving that the Senate be informed that a quorum of [ORG] has assembled; that [PERSON] , a Representative from the State of Louisiana, has been elected speaker; and that [PERSON] , a citizen of the State of Illinois, has been elected [PERSON] of [ORG] of the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress. The message further announced that the Speaker appoints as members of the committee on the part of the House to join a committee on the part of the Senate to notify the President of the United States that a quorum of each House has assembled, and Congress is ready to receive any communication that he may be pleased to make: The gentleman from Louisiana Mr. [PERSON] and the gentleman from New York Mr. [PERSON] .


Instead, it is running out to the ocean. No. We can't build the reservoirs we need to add to the water supply that everybody needs, people need, [PERSON] needs.

people need, [PERSON] needs - repeated emphasis on need


May each decision made by our President and Vice President reflect the values of justice and peace. As we embark on this new chapter, we also seek Your comfort, O God, for those who feel lost or disheartened. In this time of transition, may Your light shine upon them, reaffirming their belief in a brighter tomorrow.

values of justice and peace, brighter tomorrow, Your light shine upon them


We are the single largest contributor of tax revenue to [ORG] by far. In 2022 alone, California paid $83 billion more to [ORG] than it received. So from additional disaster assistance funding to a serious conversation about disaster insurance that I am eager to continue, we are going to need everyone onboard.

We are the single largest contributor of tax revenue to [ORG] by far...we are going to need everyone onboard


A bill to repeal the [ORG] from [ORG]; to [ORG], and [ORG].


We demanded to know who is getting these gold bars that are being thrown off the Titanic and in what amounts. Most importantly, we want a clear paper trail so the bureaucrats at the EPA can't bury wasteful spending on the way out the door. The committee has already uncovered handouts to groups that are anti- American, anti-Semitic, anti-Israel, anti-police, and anti-border security.

bureaucrats...bury wasteful spending; groups that are anti-American, anti-Semitic, anti-Israel, anti-police, and anti-border security


Went to college first in Colorado, then in Washington State. Did a semester with [ORG], which she loved, and then came back to Alaska, finished up, and graduated from [ORG] which, very importantly, she did well there. But really, really importantly, she met her husband [PERSON] who is a great guy.


We honor his life and his immeasurable contribution to our cultural heritage.


H.R. 175: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] .


Subtitle B--Optional Earned Residence for Long-Term Workers Sec. 1111. Optional adjustment of status for long-term agricultural workers.


Limitation on removal; application and fee exemption; and other conditions on eligible individuals. [ORG]. 304.


A cease-fire will reduce violence in Gaza and harm to innocent civilians. It couldn't have happened without steadfast diplomacy and until the potency of [ORG] was radically reduced. We will not rest until every hostage comes home.

'steadfast diplomacy' and 'potency of [ORG] was radically reduced' are vague appeals to positive values without specific detail


By [SPEAKER]: [ORG]. A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to require the Secretary of the [ORG] to appear before Congress before the debt limit is reached or extraordinary measures are taken to prevent default; to [ORG].


Just like after countless hurricanes struck Florida and the South, we rushed in aid. Just this year, after Hurricane Helene, [ORG] is still on the ground in North Carolina helping those in its destructive path. And we won't leave--we can't--until the job is finished.

establishment of credibility through past disaster relief actions, followed by present commitment framed as inevitable moral obligation ('we can't')


[SPEAKER] will read the bill by title for the first time. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 6) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion. [SPEAKER].


The Senate is going to follow the mandate of the American people and confirm President [PERSON] 's strong nominees. We will do it swiftly. We are committed to working around the clock, including nights and weekends, if Democrats choose to deliberately delay.

Senate following 'mandate of the American people' invokes popular authority; framing swift confirmation as patriotic duty tied to the will of voters


In the government sector, it is going to require people like [ORG], and the Senators here in this room to be able to drive that through our government Agencies to get that efficiency. I want to talk a little bit about what we did, because it was very effective. I mentioned that you measure the steps.


Few nominees will face the kind of troubling questions that Mr. [PERSON] faced going into today's hearing. He is, by [PERSON] , woefully unfit for a job like Secretary of [ORG]. Unfortunately for Mr. [PERSON] , his testimony thus far has failed to address the disturbing questions that plague his nomination.

troubling questions, woefully unfit, disturbing questions that plague


Mr. [PERSON] , had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 8.


What is being proposed right now in tying conditions to aid is un- American. It is despicable. It is pathetic.

un-American, despicable, pathetic - emotionally charged language used to discredit proposals without substantive argumentation


My name is [PERSON] , and I am both a physician and an attorney. As a doctor, I am a trained listener. As a lawyer, I am a trained advocate.

I am both a physician and an attorney... trained listener... trained advocate


A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to instruct [ORG] to report to Congress on social media communications; to [ORG] and [ORG]. By [SPEAKER]: S. 67. A bill for a right of action against [ORG] employees for violations of rights secured by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes; to [ORG].


(Applause.) [PERSON] . Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Chief [PERSON] to administer the Presidential oath of office.


Every part of our system failed Laken that day, and there is nothing we can do to bring her back. I will tell you what, we can make sure this never happens again. Right now, ICE is unable to detain and deport illegal criminals who commit these minor-level crimes, but [ORG] will fix this and give ICE and our local law enforcement the tools to get these criminals out of our country and make our communities safer.

framing immigration enforcement as necessary to prevent tragedies and characterizing undocumented immigrants as 'illegal criminals' who threaten community safety


SA 7. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 8.


Mr. [PERSON] , I rise today to honor the exceptional service of [ORG] El Perro Diablo Detachment 478, based in [ORG], New Mexico. New Mexicans have a long history of stepping up to serve our [ORG], and these marines continue to honor that commitment. For decades, the members of this detachment have provided military funeral honors for our veterans, with several members participating in over 1,000 ceremonies and winning multiple awards at honor guard conferences.

honor the exceptional service, stepping up to serve our country, honor that commitment, military funeral honors for veterans


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] of West Virginia): [ORG]. 21.


I have continually called on this body to step up and protect innocent Americans from criminals who are here in our country illegally and pass my bill: [PERSON] 's [PERSON] . A loophole in the law means [PERSON] 's killer escaped justice. But today, we can do something to ensure no other family has to go through the pain and the grief that [PERSON] 's parents, [ORG] and [ORG], still feel from their heartbreaking day.

protection from criminals, killer escaped justice, heartbreaking day, innocent Americans


No. In the private sector, you can't go to your customers and say: Well, I am going to reduce your prices, but I am going to also reduce your service, because your customers will go someplace else. It doesn't work that way.

presents only two options (reduce prices with reduced service OR lose customers) while ignoring other alternatives like efficiency improvements or different service models


Let's take a look at Barack [PERSON] 's--President [PERSON] 's--spending levels in 2014. Again, I don't think President [PERSON] was spending too little in 2014. I was here.


What are Republicans trying to hide by rushing this and other nominees through committee? It is very reasonable to wait a little, get additional background information so both sides can be ready for the hearing. Why the rush?

implies Republicans have something 'to hide' and frames delay as the only 'reasonable' approach, creating an artificial binary between rushing and proper vetting


I think this is for this fiscal year. The appropriation lineup is $21.8 billion. That gets us 3 days of borrowing.


There are two sets of pumps, a [ORG] set of pumps and a [ORG] set of pumps. The one the State of California governs is running 15 percent of capacity or so right now. Why isn't that running at full blast, topping off San Luis Reservoir, which the San Joaquin Valley and southern California can draw upon?

presents two pump options as only choices while implying one should be running at 'full blast' without acknowledging legitimate operational reasons for capacity levels


Sadly, war criminal [PERSON] , the Iranian regime, and the Cuban Communist dictatorship are working to destabilize West Africa with the terrorist [ORG], a murderous threat to the Kingdom of Morocco, an American partner for 250 years. Records of the deposed [PERSON] dictatorship confirm [PERSON] sent militias for training. Last week, the [PERSON] invited [ORG] terrorists to a summit, threatening our valued NATO ally Turkiye.

war criminal, murderous threat, terrorist, Communist dictatorship - emotionally charged language combined with fear appeals about destabilization and threats to allies


SA 59. [SPEAKER] (for himself and Mr. [PERSON] ) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 60.


Unfortunately, his administration has already been marked by a multitude of failed policies and scandals. President [PERSON] would be wise to note that the handling of the transition at the end of his term can, if mishandled, further tarnish his administration's reputation. History will not be forgiving if his outgoing administration decides to threaten the safety and security of the American people by causing unnecessary delays for [ORG] appointments, particularly his national security [ORG].


It makes sense that we would lend a hand to our neighbors to the south. The Oregon fire marshal has sent 21 strike teams and 370 individual firefighters to California to help contain these blazes. We are already hearing stories of their heroism.

lend a hand to our neighbors to the south, stories of their heroism


MEASURES REFERRED The following bills were read the first and the second times by unanimous consent, and referred as indicated: H.R. 152. An act to amend the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 to develop a study regarding streamlining and consolidating information collection and preliminary damage assessments, and for other purposes; to [ORG] and [ORG].


[ORG] has been sponsored and is now cosponsored by every Republican in the Senate, and there are also several Democrats who have recently signed on to this legislation and now support it. I was happy to hear the Democratic leader saying that he was going to vote to get on the bill as well. [ORG] presents the Senate a simple choice: Are we willing to allow illegal immigrants to roam free in our country or do we want to save American lives?

'every Republican in the Senate' and 'simple choice: Are we willing to allow illegal immigrants to roam free' presents only two extreme options


A bill to repeal the Corporate Transparency Act; to [ORG], and [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for herself and Ms. [PERSON] ): [ORG]. A bill to require the Secretary of [ORG] to obtain the consent of affected [ORG] and local governments before making an expenditure from [ORG] for a nuclear waste repository, and for other purposes; to [ORG].


It is an important and a good bill. All that [PERSON] said about his father, [PERSON] , a rich Tennessean, and Mrs. [PERSON] is true. They were wonderful people.

All that [PERSON] said about his father, [PERSON], a rich Tennessean, and Mrs. [PERSON] is true. They were wonderful people.


Those type of hours aren't unusual for our nation's farmers and ranchers. No one works harder and every single American depends on the fruits of their labors. So nothing bugs me more than when [ORG][ORG]) gives away farm aid to pay for pet projects, like subsidizing cricket farms or teaching pigs to play video games, that do nothing to support agriculture.

absurd examples ('cricket farms', 'pigs to play video games') misrepresent actual farm aid uses; 'fruits of their labors' and 'every single American depends' invoke patriotic framing


[ORG] 23-029); to [ORG]. EC-41. A communication from the Assistant Secretary, [ORG], [ORG], transmitting, pursuant to section 36(c) of [ORG], the certification of a proposed license for the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services to Ukraine in the amount of $50,000,000 or more (Transmittal No.


I just had two hearings with [ORG] and [PERSON] . I know [PERSON] was today. Lots of very exciting and interesting things are happening, and we are going to have to comment on that.


[PERSON] and [PERSON] were both elected to local and county office. [PERSON] had the distinction of being the first woman elected to [ORG], and she later served as a [ORG] senator in our unicameral from 1997 to 2006, where she and I served briefly together. This week, their lifelong dedication, especially to Nebraska's children, will be honored with the 2025 Reflection Award from [ORG].


He made his way to [ORG] where he had warrants issued in Dane County for strangulation, suffocation, false imprisonment, battery, and disorderly conduct. He was not detained and deported, as he should have been, because Dane County is a sanctuary county. He then made his way to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he was arrested for simple property crimes.

describing serious crimes (strangulation, suffocation, false imprisonment) combined with 'should have been detained and deported' to suggest danger from sanctuary county policies


Madam Speaker, I agree with my colleague that the riot at the Capitol 4 years ago was an abomination. I have said so repeatedly whenever the subject arises. There is no excuse for it.


This is about whether you want to delegitimize [ORG], a court, by the way, which many Republicans supported when it went after [PERSON] in Darfur and [PERSON] for kidnapping children. Again, we are entering a very dangerous time when we are bringing legislation to the floor to demagogue issues rather than to be constructive. We have to take a deep breath around here because some of the stuff that has come to this floor is really beneath this institution.

bringing up past court cases against political figures to deflect from current criticism; 'entering a very dangerous time' creates fear of institutional decline


By the fall of 1990, the couple officially rebranded as [ORG]. In 1993, after graduating from [ORG], [PERSON] 's son [PERSON] joined the company full time. For nearly a decade, the father-son duo successfully managed the business together until 2002, when [PERSON] took over as president of the company.


During times when military families are experiencing one of the most difficult moments of their lives, marines step forward with unwavering dedication to ensure our [ORG]'s heroes are laid to rest with the dignity they deserve. Their service to our community is a profound reminder of the values instilled in these marines: honor, courage, and commitment. We must continue to support our veterans and their families, ensuring that they also receive the benefits and recognition that they have earned.

marines step forward with unwavering dedication to ensure our heroes are laid to rest with the dignity they deserve; values instilled in these marines: honor, courage, and commitment


I do appreciate his time, and I appreciate the opportunity to look for areas of common ground. But as I have said already, I oppose his nomination because, regardless of any other views he holds, his long history of explicitly anti-vaccine activism is utterly disqualifying. And I am not the only one who is worried.


On [ORG] and [ORG], I will work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to keep our Nation safe and to strengthen our alliances around the world. On [ORG], I will work tirelessly to protect the people's right to vote and to make sure this institution, the people's House, functions in a way that is better for Texans and all of our [ORG]'s citizens. Let me be clear: The work begins right now.

keep our Nation safe, strengthen our alliances, protect the people's right to vote, the people's House


A bill to prohibit the use of United States contributions to [ORG] to support the [ORG] tool developed by [ORG], and for other purposes; to [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] of Maine, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] of Tennessee): H.R. 418.


Can you imagine our communities if the logical conclusion of these people, who hate law enforcement officers so much that they proudly profess that all cops are bastards, publicly to raise money? We need to increase awareness, and we need to make absolutely certain that every man and woman in blue knows we have their back. [SPEAKER].

characterizing opponents as people 'who hate law enforcement' and asking 'Can you imagine our communities if' paired with implying danger/disorder


It is simply impossible for the new administration to tackle the mountain of work waiting for them without their team of advisers who will lead critical government Agencies. Without the President's [ORG] in place, he cannot get the job done that he was elected to do on November 5. With his [ORG] in place, we can get to work to implement the agenda that Texans and Americans across the country elected a trifecta of Republican leaders to accomplish.


RULE II. REGULAR, ADDITIONAL, AND SPECIAL MEETINGS (a) Regular Meetings.--Regular meetings of the [ORG] shall be held on the last Wednesday of every month to transact its business unless such day is a holiday, or the House is in recess or is adjourned, in which case the Chairman shall determine the regular meeting day of [ORG] that month. A regular meeting of the [ORG] may be dispensed with if, in the judgment of the Chairman, there is no need for the meeting.


152 represents a crucial step forward toward achieving a more effective disaster recovery system that prioritizes the needs of Americans and ensures they receive the help in a timely manner. I urge my colleagues to support this bill. [SPEAKER].


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Arizona, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Louisiana, Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): H.R. 495. A bill to require annual reports on counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations, and for other purposes; to [ORG].


Mr. [PERSON] , that is why I oppose this bill, and I urge my colleagues to vote against it. [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I reserve the balance of my time.


I started my career leading [ORG], and I stood shoulder to shoulder with young women and girls who had been trafficked and beaten. I have been in morgues. I have been in the tanks of our county jails, literally on my knees, pleading with law enforcement to let young women out who themselves were victims and who were incarcerated wrongly for standing up for themselves while they fought for their lives.

vivid emotional imagery ('trafficked and beaten,' 'morgues,' 'on my knees') combined with personal authority positioning through direct experience with vulnerable populations


LEGISLATIVE SESSION LAKEN RILEY ACT--Resumed [SPEAKER]. Under the previous order, the Senate will resume consideration of S. 5, which [SPEAKER] will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 5) to require the Secretary of [ORG] to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.


I thank Major [PERSON] for his dedication and service.


[PERSON] . 23: Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Maine, Ms. [PERSON] of Florida, Ms. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mrs. [PERSON] . [PERSON] .


I will never forget that. That was my sweet mama. She loved [PERSON] .


The provision stipulates that, in the Senate, the notification of proposed sales shall be sent to the chairman of [ORG]. In keeping with the committee's intention to see that relevant information is still available to the full Senate, I ask unanimous consent to have printed in the Record the notifications that have been received. If the cover letter references a classified annex, then such an annex is available to all Senators in the office of [ORG], room SD-423.


[SPEAKER]. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Alabama.


Instead, [ORG] was run by a committee of leftwing staffers and special interests who ultimately ran the country into the ground, and the media and the Democrats were complicit. It is truly shameful what they have done to this country in the last 4 years. But now we are finally turning the page.

leftwing staffers and special interests who ultimately ran the country into the ground; media and the Democrats were complicit; shameful what they have done


That is a fact. That is why I serve as lead sponsor of [ORG], bicameral legislation to prohibit the use of the death penalty at the Federal level. I spoke out in July of 2020, when the [PERSON] administration ended a 17-year hiatus on Federal executions.


He is a lawyer; he is a veteran; and he is a former star Member of [ORG]. He is going to cut redtape. He is going to balance environmental stewardship with sensible energy production.

lawyer; veteran; former star Member establishes credentials, while 'sensible energy production' and 'environmental stewardship' are vague positive phrases without specifics


Instead of focusing on helping working families or lowering healthcare costs or making life better for the American people, [PERSON] very first priority seems to be pardoning the January 6 rioters. And yesterday, on [ORG] Sunday, the Vice President-elect [PERSON] --feeling the heat that these pardons are not very popular with the American people--said that while those who committed violence should not be pardoned, he implied that those who did not commit violence could deserve to be pardoned. The people who invaded the Capitol on January 6, whether they committed violence or not, should not be pardoned.

framing January 6 Capitol participants as 'rioters' who 'invaded' and emphasizing unpopularity to suggest dangerous consequences of pardons


Madam President, I suggest the absence of a quorum. [SPEAKER]. [SPEAKER] will call the roll.


Hopefully, it will be possible to undo much of the damage that President [PERSON] has done and set us up for a secure energy future. But it is worth reflecting on what might have been--and could be again--if we don't have a Congress and a President committed to conventional, as well as renewable, energy development. I hope that future administrations--Democrat, as well as [PERSON] will make American energy security a priority.

'undo much of the damage' and 'secure energy future' framed as at risk without proper leadership


[ORG]: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Georgia, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Pennsylvania, Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] -[PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Ms. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Colorado, Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mrs. [PERSON] . [ORG]: Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Texas, Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr.


MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME The following bill was read the first time: S. 6. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion.


No, all the salaries just covered 9 hours of borrowing. There is a scale problem. I know seeing 12 zeroes, when you start talking a trillion, is hard.


[[ORG] OF THE ELECTION [SPEAKER]. Mr. President, in just a few minutes, Senators will head over to [ORG] to count the electoral votes and certify the election of [PERSON] and [PERSON] as President and Vice President of the United States.


[SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 27. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], supra; which was ordered to lie on the table.


And people will say: Well, yeah, should we do that? Yes is the answer. So the very simple statement is: If we find duplication in government, why don't we highlight it and then eliminate it?


But, most importantly, thanks to [PERSON] , [ORG] once again stood for decency, civility, respect, and empathy. I sincerely hope our [ORG] does not lose sight of these values. There is no doubt, when it comes to [ORG]'s words, President [PERSON] 's life has imitated art.

stood for decency, civility, respect, and empathy; President's life has imitated art


Provinces, [ORG], Futures Without Violence, [ORG], Human Trafficking Legal Center, IAmProSe, [ORG], Japanese American Citizens League, [ORG], [ORG], Just [ORG], [PERSON] in Aging, [ORG] and [ORG] (formerly [ORG]). [PERSON] for [ORG], [ORG], Mujeres [PERSON] , [ORG], [PERSON] to End Sexual Violence, [ORG], [ORG], [PERSON] , and [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], National Network to End Domestic Violence, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], Public Advocacy for Kids ([ORG]), [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], [PERSON] Interfaith Partnership Against Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse, SAGE Empowerment, Sahiyo U.S., [ORG], South Asian SOAR, [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], [ORG], YWCA USA. State, Territorial, and [PERSON] : [ORG].


[ORG] 23. [SPEAKER] submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill [ORG], to require the Secretary of [ORG] to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: Beginning on page 3, strike line 9 and all that follows through page 8, line 10.


I deeply value our continued partnership with our ally Taiwan, and I know that this bill will go a long way to secure our economic relationship for years to come. As a member of [ORG], ensuring mutually beneficial relationships with our allies is very important to me. Of course, being a West Virginian, I always welcome our friends from Taiwan to come visit our beautiful [ORG].

deeply value our continued partnership with our ally Taiwan and secure our economic relationship, being a West Virginian, beautiful [ORG]


Mr. [PERSON] , and still I rise. I rise today as a proud American and a staunch believer in the noble ideals this country was founded upon. This country, which was built on the idea of equality and justice, today is a leader on the world stage that can boast of its commitment and success in spreading these values.

proud American and a staunch believer in the noble ideals this country was founded upon; country built on the idea of equality and justice; leader on the world stage


That is wrong. In fact, the vast majority of Americans agree that men do not belong in women's sports or in women's locker rooms. Ask working-class Americans if [PERSON] should have swum the women's 200-meter freestyle.

vast majority of Americans agree; loaded framing of 'men do not belong in women's sports or in women's locker rooms'


By [SPEAKER] (for himself, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of West Virginia, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] of Florida, Mr. [PERSON] , Mrs. [PERSON] of Illinois, Ms. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , Mr. [PERSON] , and Mr. [PERSON] ): [PERSON] . 47.


EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED As in executive session [SPEAKER] laid before the Senate messages from the President of the United States submitting sundry nominations which were referred to the appropriate committees. (The messages received today are printed at the end of the Senate proceedings.)


As [PERSON] and [PERSON] begin this new chapter of their lives, I am not sure if baby [PERSON] will become a [ORG] or maybe a Hokie. My hopes are that he becomes a [ORG]. I am excited to see them both have the opportunity to grow and learn as they raise their newborn son and teach him about the important issues of life that matter most to a child, that matter most to his new family and to his community, and to teach him the faith that he will grow in to become a proud American.

important issues of life that matter most, proud American, teach him the faith


But one U.S. state offers all of Greenland's benefits: Alaska. The problem is that the [PERSON] administration has spent its time trying to turn [ORG] into a giant national park rather than recognizing it as a great strategic asset. Greenland would provide the U.S. a gateway to the Arctic.

characterizing resource management as 'trying to turn [ORG] into a giant national park' versus 'recognizing it as a great strategic asset' presents opposing choices without acknowledging middle-ground approaches


[ORG] is pretty simple. It says: If someone is here illegally and they commit a crime in the United States of stealing Americans' stuff, like he did, that he is deported. I don't think it is a radical concept to be able to say that Americans don't want someone to come into the country illegally and take their stuff.

characterizing illegal immigration combined with crime as 'stealing Americans' stuff' and framing deportation as a simple, common-sense response to invoke concern about safety and property


I very much appreciate the gentleman from North Carolina Representative [PERSON] 's work on this legislation, and I would urge adoption by the House. Mr. [PERSON] , I reserve the balance of my time. [SPEAKER].


We need to pass the PRO Act. We did not. I will explain why in a moment.


A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to improve the prevention of improper payments, and for other purposes; to [ORG] and [ORG]. By [SPEAKER] (for himself and Mr. [PERSON] ): S. 81. A bill to require a guidance clarity statement on certain agency guidance, and for other purposes; to [ORG] and [ORG].


The Senator from New Mexico. [SPEAKER]. Madam President, I especially want to start by giving thanks to our colleague from Hawaii for asking us to come together and have a conversation with the American people.


[PERSON] (FL) [PERSON] ([ORG]) [PERSON] NAYS--25 [PERSON] Rochester [PERSON] NOT VOTING--4 [PERSON] The amendment (No. 14) was agreed to. [SPEAKER] (Mrs. [PERSON] ).


Throughout his time in public service, President [PERSON] inspired hope in so many millions of people, and in his commitment to ensuring that America lived up to her lofty ideals, he left a legacy that will shape history. President [PERSON] , it has been an honor to count myself as your colleague and your friend. On behalf of a grateful nation and the world, I want to say to you-- and to [PERSON] and all of your family who shared you with us for so [PERSON] thanks for making hope and history rhyme.

inspired hope in so many millions, ensuring that America lived up to her lofty ideals, legacy that will shape history, grateful nation and the world


Let us pray for our 47th President. Heavenly Father, we are so grateful that You gave our 45th and now our 47th President a millimeter miracle. We are grateful that You are the one that have called him for such a time as this; that America would begin to dream again.

invocation of divine blessing and calling for the president, combined with nationalist sentiment about America dreaming again


The [ORG] has joined the [ORG] in showing a clear bias against Israel. This culminated in the [ORG] seeking arrest warrants of the Prime Minister and other members of his cabinet. The Israelis have been working tirelessly for over a year to rescue hundreds of hostages still held by [ORG] and to defend their own people from further attacks.

framing criticism of Israel as 'clear bias' while portraying Israeli military actions solely as 'working tirelessly...to rescue hostages and defend their own people'


Understand their pain. Hear their pleas for action. They need us to pass [ORG].


A bill to amend [ORG] to make mandatory and permanent requirements relating to use of an electronic employment eligibility verification system, and for other purposes; to [ORG], and in addition to the Committees on [ORG], and [ORG] and [ORG], for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By [SPEAKER]: H.R. 252.


(Applause.) My recent election is a mandate to completely and totally reverse a horrible betrayal and all of these many betrayals that have taken place and to give the people back their faith, their wealth, their democracy, and indeed their freedom. From this moment on, America's decline is over.

horrible betrayal, America's decline, restore faith/wealth/democracy/freedom positioned against implied chaos


Because you did nothing, that man walked into the women's locker room at your university and saw me undress down to full nudity. You allowed college women to be traumatized . .

vivid traumatic scenario (man seeing nudity, women traumatized) combined with accusatory 'you did nothing' and 'you allowed' to evoke fear and emotional distress


Honoring Pastor [PERSON] [SPEAKER]. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor [PERSON] of [ORG] in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. Born in Texas and later making Chicago her home, [PERSON] 's lifelong commitment to advocacy has left an undeniable mark on our communities and our [ORG].


Let's be more efficient. Starting with the new [ORG] administration, they have launched a new initiative that folks have made fun of, [ORG], [ORG]. And I am fascinated by the number of people that step out and they make fun of this initiative, to say: [ORG]--and then I ask them the simple question: Do you know a way the government could be more efficient?

characterizing criticism of an initiative as people 'making fun of' it, then asking critics if they have alternatives, which misrepresents their position


Yeah, we do disagree on the impact of this bill. I disagree that this bill is going to do anything to get the hostages released. Every time we have seen hostages released, it has been during a cease- fire and not in the middle of intense bombing.


I usually try to give a little update about what is going on in our great State because it is always something interesting. And then I encourage people watching on TV: Come on up to Alaska; you are going to have the trip of a lifetime if you do it. So today the Alaskan of the Week is someone very special to me and my wife.

'our great State' and 'trip of a lifetime'


Just as we have come together to fight these fires, we must come together to bring real relief to families again who have lost everything. In our country's history, [ORG] has never placed restrictions and conditions on emergency disaster aid to our people.

come together to fight these fires, come together to bring real relief; appeal to national unity and historical pride in disaster response


God help us. [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , I yield 3 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from New York (Mr. [PERSON] ).


RECOGNIZING CHRISTOPHER BROOKS AS OHIO'S 13th [ORG] DISTRICT CHAMPION OF THE WEEK ([SPEAKER] asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) [SPEAKER]. Mr. [PERSON] , today, I rise to recognize [PERSON] as Ohio's 13th Congressional District champion of the week.


Mr. [PERSON] , kicking girls off sports teams to make way for biological males takes opportunities away from these girls. This means fewer college scholarships and fewer opportunities for girls. It also makes them second-class citizens in their own sports and puts their safety at risk.

puts their safety at risk, second-class citizens, kicking girls off


Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. [PERSON] . Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. [PERSON] ).


As a result of the bills that I introduced with my colleagues and sustained bipartisan funding over the last 13 years, American leadership has provided first-time, sustainable access to clean water to more than 76 million people and access to sanitation to 58 million. I can remember a visit I made years and years ago to Port-au-Prince in Haiti. It is one of the poorest places on Earth, and of course, it is in our hemisphere.

Emphasis on 'American leadership,' 'bipartisan,' and large numbers (76 million, 58 million) without detailed specifics; positioning oneself as an authority figure responsible for these achievements


Crosswalks, bicycle lanes, and infill development near projects, the report states, are all goals of recent statewide legislation, yet [ORG] opposes or delays many of these projects. Mr. [PERSON] , the process of rebuilding and recovery in L.A. is going to be a long and difficult one. There are some things that we know we need to do right off the bat.

characterizing [ORG]'s position as opposing or delaying projects that are presented as universally agreed-upon goals of legislation


Congress passed a law to fix this problem years ago, but it's still not enacted. Put them to work or send them home for good! stop giving away the farm Your call for budget cutting crusaders asks for individuals willing to work 80+ hours a week.

stop giving away the farm; Put them to work or send them home for good


And thanks to a diligent and careful judge who was able to expose a sweetheart deal that would have exonerated [PERSON] previously, he was convicted of illegally possessing a firearm, and he stood charged with massive tax fraud. President [PERSON] said time and time again: I promise I am not going to pardon him. And then he turned around, and he did.

crediting a 'diligent and careful judge' to establish authority, coupled with loaded terms like 'sweetheart deal' and 'turned around' to characterize broken promises negatively


Mr. [PERSON] . Mr. [PERSON] , I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. [PERSON] , as I close debate, I want to reiterate my opposition to this misguided legislation.


That is the end of [PERSON] quote. After working in the House and private sector, [PERSON] began working in our office in 2017. It became evident to me early on that one of [PERSON] 's greatest strengths is his ability to quickly build friendships and collaborations.


It still has a million acre-feet of space left, but it is dumping water because they want to have room at the top to conserve for more weather. Okay. I guess I understand that.


In order to place the bill on the calendar under the provisions of rule [ORG], I would object to further proceeding. [SPEAKER]. The objection having been heard, the bill will be placed on the calendar.


They want to just make it a climate change story. What are we doing to make things more fire resilient in southern California? This is [ORG] just up the hill from Pacific Palisades.

deflecting from one issue by claiming 'they want to just make it a climate change story' and shifting to 'what are we doing' about fire resilience instead