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As the designee of the gentlewoman from Connecticut (Ms. DeLauro), I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman is recognized for 5 minutes.

First of all, to stand against the PRC or any adversary, we must be in the room. Doubling down at the United Nations is not going to make the United States excel in our global leadership as we should continue to do as it relates to peace…

Once again, let me just reiterate that this is an authorization issue. It is not an issue for the Appropriations Committee. Mr. Chair, I urge a ``no'' vote, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I ask for a ``no'' vote, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. Tenney). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from New York will be postponed. Amendment No. 64 Offered by Ms. Tenney The Acting CHAIR. It is…

Let me just say we bombed the heck out of Iraq. We, unfortunately, were responsible for refugees and for the deaths of Iraqis. We at least should help the Iraqi people rebuild and move forward. Our assistance to Iraq mitigates extremism…

Of course, I fully disagree with the gentleman. This is about questioning our moral objectives. Using millions of people's lives as a negotiating tactic is truly questionable and despicable. Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my…

I claim the time in opposition to this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman is recognized for 5 minutes.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Tennessee will be postponed. Amendment No. 54 Offered by Mr. Perry The Acting CHAIR. It is…

In closing, I don't know why the gentleman is making this about Israel. NSM-20 implements a regular process for reviewing these requirements and reporting to Congress. Taxpayers deserve to be ensured that these processes are upheld for…

This amendment, of course, I oppose. NSM-20 ensures that any transfers of arms from the United States are done with partners in accordance with international law. What is the problem with that? International law says that civilians have to…

Elections matter. This is still a democracy. Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.

This amendment, which I am opposed to, seemingly seeks to punish Secretary Blinken likely due to differences of opinion with the amendment's sponsor. Now, the last time I looked, in a democracy, I thought differences are allowed without…

I believe in the urgency of this crisis, but this is not the way to address it. I yield back the balance of my time.

I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman is recognized for 5 minutes.

As the designee of the gentlewoman from Connecticut (Ms. DeLauro), I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman is recognized for 5 minutes.

UNHCR advocates for the rights of refugees. They do not advocate on any country's immigration policies. UNHCR also does not support economic migrants, only those that have applied for asylum. Mr. Chairman, as I close, I must say some of…

This amendment would zero out funding for the United Nations' Office of High Commissioner for Refugees, which is a global organization established after World War II to help people who lost their homes. They work in 136 countries to…

Let me just say once again that taking $1 billion from our State Department diplomatic programs is wrong. That is why I oppose this amendment. I think we need to increase funding for the Peace Corps, but, also, we need the State Department…

This is the only amendment that I will reluctantly oppose. This amendment seeks to increase funding to the Peace Corps to the fiscal year 2024 level. I do agree with the premise that the Peace Corps should receive additional funding in…

First of all, let me just say, we should allow the State Department to manage protocol. We don't need a funding prohibition. Mr. Chair, I urge a ``no'' vote, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Wyoming will be postponed. Amendment No. 23 Offered by Mr. Issa The Acting CHAIR. It is…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Wyoming will be postponed. Amendment No. 22 Offered by Ms. Hageman The Acting CHAIR. It is…

How can we counter CCP influence if we pull out of these organizations? We also agree that the United States should be more serious about leadership, but we have to be there to do it. Mr. Chairman, I urge a ``no'' vote on this amendment…