What Dale W. Strong said, and what was done

“Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to this amendment. This amendment would compromise the intent of the program. Congress created and strengthened the pilot program to incentivize the Department of Defense to contract with businesses that are wholly owned by their employees.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my bill, the SAFEGUARDS Act. When Americans purchase an airline ticket, they pay a passenger security fee with an expectation that those dollars will be used to strengthen aviation security.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the United States of America's 250th anniversary. There is nothing that exemplifies freedom more than the stars and stripes of the American flag.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a distinguished leader, Lieutenant General Sean A. Gainey, as he concludes a remarkable career of service to our Nation. For the past several years, it has been our state's distinct honor to host him at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, where he has served as the Commanding General of the U.S.”

“Mr. Speaker, the question is: Do we support President Trump with this authority? Absolutely, we do. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 7084, the Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026.”

“America owes Mexico nothing. This is about fairness and accountability. The United States will no longer sit by and allow foreign nations to profit from stolen American property.”

“Mr. Speaker, did I just hear the Member say ``fair, just, and humane''? The Democrats allowed 15 million illegal aliens to enter into this country under the last administration, and now they don't want to fund Homeland Security.”

“On top of that, transnational criminal groups and emerging technologies are being exploited by bad actors to conduct surveillance, smuggle contraband, and enable criminal activity. These are not distant threats.”

“Just yesterday, during a Homeland Security Committee hearing, the TSA Acting Administrator warned that newly hired screeners will not be trained in time for the 2026 World Cup because of staffing shortages.”

“Mr. Speaker, as vice chair of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, I rise in strong support of this legislation. Mr. Speaker, our Republic is alive and well.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a remarkable citizen, Mr. David Cook of Huntsville, Alabama, on his well-deserved retirement from Torch Technologies. Dave Cook's distinguished career is a powerful testament to the American dream, and a lifetime dedicated to the service and protection of our Nation.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to provide an 11-month update to the American people. While most media outlets struggle to be honest with the American people, under the administration of President Donald Trump, a Republican House, and a Republican Senate, America is back.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Lieutenant General Robert A. Rasch, Jr., as he concludes 36 years of exceptional and faithful service to the United States of America.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak on an issue of historic importance for our Nation's security and for the people of north Alabama: the decision to base the United States Space Command headquarters at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the 23rd anniversary of an exceptional U.S. Army entity at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, the prototype integration facility, also known as the PIF.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today during National Police Week to honor the life and sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff John Randall McCrary of Lauderdale County, Alabama. Deputy McCrary dedicated over 15 years to law enforcement, serving with both the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office and the Rogersville Police Department, where he was promoted to investigator.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 901, the Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act. I understand how important new technologies are in saving lives and protecting the American homeland as threats and challenges evolve.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my legislation, H.R. 708, the SHIELD Against CCP Act. I thank Chairman Green and each of the Members who have joined me in introducing this bill.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Green for his support as well as my colleagues who joined me in introducing this legislation, H.R. 706, the DHS Biodetection Improvement Act.”