The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The chair lays before the house a communication from the speaker. The clerk the speakers rooms, washington, d. C. , december 22, 2017, i appoint the honorable Mike Gallagher to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. Signed paul d. Ryan, speaker of the house of representatives. The speaker pro tempore the prayer will be offered by the guest chaplain, reverend paul d. Holland, jesuit conference, washington, d. C. ,. Reverend holland gracious god winter has come with its long nights and cold days. The holidays bring hectic demands and promise of reunions. War continue to plague our own world even as heavenly voices cry out for peace on earth. So we pause and seek your presence, your light, your peace. Bless each member of congress through their faithful service to our nation. Make them witnesses to hope in the midst of confusion, beacons of light in the midst of the dark and channels of peace amidst turmoil. Ive them safe journeys home,
Nation and for the good of humanity around the world. Help this congress and the president to discern your will in our day. By drawing upon the truth taken from a diversity of opinions, may a Solid Foundation be formed upon which a stable future may be built. May shortterm gains or selfinterests never prove to be an obstacle to true vision. Rather, lord, grant to each member depth of perception, clear analysis, and creative response to the needs of our time. In these days give wisdom to all the members, and may all that is done be for your greater lohr and glory. Amen greater honor and glory. Amen. The speaker pro tempore the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from wisconsin, mr. Gallagher. Mr. Gallagher i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it s
Representative michael mccaul, republican from texas will deliver the state of National Security. Good morning. If i can ask everyone to please put their phones on silent mode and let me welcome you to the campus of George Washington university. It is a real treat, a real pleasure and privilege to want to get host chairman mccaul on campus. He has been chairman of the House Homeland Security committee since 2013. At a time where there seems to be gridlock in washington, d. C. , i can say without any exaggeration, he is arguably one of the most prolific and more importantly effective ,egislators in d. C. Right now focused on a whole host of National Security issues and also shares his committee a genuinely bipartisan way which is very true to the issues our country faces. I am going to be very brief, which is rare for me since i have never had a on unspoken thought. I will turn it over to the chairman now and afterwards, we have an amazing panel. When you think about members of congress
Michael mccaul talks about immigration reform, the u. S. Border and National Security priorities. Following his remarks, we will also hear from other republican members from that committee. Welcome to the campus of George Washington university. It is a real treat, a real pleasure and privilege to want to get host chairman mccaul on campus. He has been chairman of the House Homeland Security committee since 2013. At a time where there seems to be gridlock in washington, d. C. , i can say without any exaggeration, he is arguably one of the most prolific and more importantly effective legislators in d. C. Right now, focused on a whole host of National Security issues and also shares his committee a genuinely bipartisan way which is very true to the issues our country faces. I am going to be very brief, which is rare for me since i have never had an unspoken thought. I will turn it over to the chairman now and afterwards, we have an amazing panel. When you think about members of congress,
Cspans book tv. Michael mccaul of texas gave a speech on National Security at George Washington university. After he spoke three republicans from his committee participated in a Panel Discussion about the issues he discussed. This is one hour and 35 minutes. Good morning. If i can ask everyone to please put their phones on silent mode and let me welcome you to the campus of George Washington university. It is a real treat, a real pleasure and privilege to want to get host chairman mccaul on campus. He has been chairman of the House Homeland Security committee since 2013. At a time where there seems to be gridlock in washington, d. C. , i can say without any exaggeration, he is arguably one of the most prolific and more importantly, effective legislators in d. C. Right now, focused on a whole host of National Security issues and also chairs his committee in a genuinely bipartisan way, which is very true to the issues that our country faces on national and Homeland Security. I will be ve