What Sheri Biggs said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, every day law enforcement officers across this country put on the badge, putting their lives on the line. Anderson County Sheriff's Deputy, Alex Albrecht, experienced that reality firsthand.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for yielding. I really appreciate the leadership of Congressman Wilson and Congressman Fry's friendship. Mr. Speaker, today, South Carolina mourns the loss of one of its most dedicated public servants, Senator Lindsey Graham.”

“Lindsey's story was a South Carolina story. He was raised in the town of Central, which is in my district. He learned the value of hard work in his family's restaurant.”

“Mr. Speaker, I don't speak on this legislation as an outside observer. As a Member currently serving in the Air National Guard, I have worn the uniform. I have seen firsthand what it asks of servicemembers and their families.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for leading on this important topic. As a child of God, as a mother, and as a healthcare provider, this topic is very personal to me.”

“Mr. Speaker, the Secure America Act gives Border Patrol and ICE the resources they need to keep doing what is working. Southwest border apprehensions are down 94 percent compared to the Biden administration.”

“Mr. Speaker, during National Police Week, we honor the brave men and women in law enforcement who put on the badge each day, knowing the risks that come with serving others.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Texas for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today as a Member of the Sharia-Free America Caucus. America was built on the Constitution, one system of law that protects individual liberty, equal justice, and the rights of every single citizen.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank Dr. Brent Carr for that prayer and for the spirit in which it was given. It was a reminder of our need for God's guidance, wisdom, and grace in this body and in our daily lives.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Georgia for recognizing me. Mr. Speaker, America has dealt a clear and decisive blow to the Iranian terrorist regime. In times like this, we have to stay vigilant here at home.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my friend from Texas, Mr. Roy, for yielding 2 minutes to me. Mr. Speaker, I will say this. This is really humorous to hear the machinations and the twisting and goings-on from our friends across the aisle.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Roy), my friend and colleague, for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the rule. The American people deserve elections that they can trust, and this rule moves us just one step closer to restoring that trust.”

“Mr. Speaker, the proudest title that I carry is one that was given to me some 26 years ago from my son: Mama. I have also been a nurse for more than 30 years.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Texas for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and thank the brave men and women of the South Carolina National Guard who are currently deployed here in Washington, D.C.”

“Mr. Speaker, suicide is at crisis levels in the country, and this year it is hitting heartbreaking highs in my own district. As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, I have met with families in the hardest moments of their lives, and I have seen what happens when the system fails to connect with someone in a crisis to get the help that they may need.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong opposition to the resolution which seeks to limit the constitutional authority of the President under Article II and micromanage the Commander in Chief during a national security crisis.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Georgia for yielding me time this afternoon. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of the rule and the fiscal year '26 National Defense Authorization Act.”

“Mr. Speaker, Anderson County is facing a heartbreaking reality. They have experienced 55 suicide deaths this year alone, the highest number ever recorded. Mr. Speaker, 55 families are shattered; and a community is left grieving.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor an extraordinary man of God and a true pillar in our community. Dr. Steve Hurte is the pastor of Temple Baptist Church in Anderson, South Carolina, and I am blessed to call him my pastor.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the remarkable career and dedicated leadership of Sue Veer, who sadly passed away after nearly two decades of service as the president and CEO of Carolina Health Centers in Greenwood, South Carolina.”

“Mr. Speaker, President Trump made it clear: Put American jobs first, and cut the Washington red tape. I am proud to say that my bill delivers by turning the President's executive order into law and investing in American workers.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a remarkable American, a decorated combat veteran, and a steadfast advocate for our Nation's heroes--Staff Sergeant Jesse Taylor of Anderson, South Carolina.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sheriff Lee Foster of Newberry County, South Carolina, for his remarkable service and historic leadership in law enforcement. Sheriff Foster holds the distinction of being the longest-serving, currently active sheriff in the State of South Carolina--a title he has earned through decades of unwavering dedication to his community and to public safety.”

“Mr. Speaker, as we approach law enforcement week, I rise today to honor a young man whose story reminds us not only of courage but of God's grace.”

“Mr. Speaker, I have seen firsthand the courage, the grit, and the sacrifice that define our Nation's Armed Forces. I have also seen the financial strain that far too many of our military families endure while they answer the call to serve.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to address the body for the first time to express appreciation and exhilaration with the opportunity that sits before us now. Last week, former President Biden addressed the Nation for the last time in a speech that was filled with blame-shifting and praise for his administration that left us with nothing but empty promises and lighter pockets.”