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Today, America and the world observe a milestone of extraordinary solemnity: the end of the twenty-year war in Afghanistan.  I commend President Biden for his strong, steadfast leadership in ending a forever war.  As the President stated today, too many men and women in uniform and their families have had to bear the burden of this conflict.  We grateful to all who have served our country during this time.

Last night, in a ruling that is arbitrary and cruel, the Supreme Court ripped away the relief provided by President Biden and Congressional Democrats protecting families from the horror of eviction.  The Court’s decision to block the new CDC eviction moratorium is immoral, putting families at risk of being put on the streets, and it is a serious public health threat, as the delta variant continues.

Thank you very much, Carmen.  I accept your kind words on behalf of the House Democrats, who have the courage to elect a woman Speaker of the House.  

Today, we suffered the loss of life of at least twelve U.S. servicemembers and dozens of civilians from the terrorist attack outside of the Kabul airport.  We mourn the loss of every innocent life taken, and we join every American in heartbreak over the deaths of the Americans and all killed.

“The United States House of Representatives strongly condemns the heinous terrorist attack outside Kabul airport.  We mourn the loss of every innocent life taken, and we join every American in heartbreak over the deaths of the servicemembers killed."

“More than a century ago, after generations of marching and fighting, courageous suffragists finally won full and equal citizenship and representation in our democracy with the adoption of the 19th Amendment.  On this day, Americans take time to honor these heroes, whose tireless struggle moved our nation closer toward our founding promise of full equality for all.  We also remember the many heroic women of color, too often unsung, who carried on the fight for decades more to overcome discrimination and injustice to win fair access to the ballot for every community."