I thank the gentleman. It's my understanding that the gentleman is withdrawing the amendment. I want to thank the gentleman for raising some critically important points about the value of NASA's human exploration program and the need to…

I would tell the gentleman that the President of the United States failed to do what he was elected to do--that was to lead this country--by rejecting the Simpson-Bowles commission recommendation. Mr. Chairman, President Obama supported…

Mr. Chairman, the amendment is not in order under section 3(j)(3) of House Resolution 5 of the 112th Congress, which states, ``It shall not be in order to consider an amendment to a general appropriations bill proposing a net increase in…

Mr. Chairman, the amendment proposed a net increase in budget authority. Before I comment on it; one, this does not cut the Voting Rights Act. So that's not accurate. This does not, this does not, this does not cut the Voting Rights Act…

Mr. Chairman, I reserve a point of order against the gentlewoman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. The gentlewoman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes.

The Appropriations Committee will be requiring the Department of Justice to come back to the committee with a spending plan outlining how it intends to use the funds provided for State and local law enforcement. We accept the amendment.

The 112th Congress has a mandate from the people to focus their legislative efforts on job creation and economic growth. Career and technical education should be at the forefront of those efforts. Expanding and improving our Nation's…

Yes, it's important that Pakistan address the Haqqani Network's use of their soil.

Yes, it's essential for the Afghan Government to provide services for their people.

its [F-35's] importance to our national security is immense. The F-35 will form the backbone of U.S. air combat superiority for generations to come.

It is, absolutely, and it actually began in this committee before I took office.

I am confident that we're on the path toward this transition.

There will be a robust civilian mission--as Iraq becomes a normal country.

I would also like to thank Senator Lieberman for the kindness and honor of his introduction, for all he has done for this country.

I have high confidence that the Iraqis can handle.

The Guard and Reserves, we couldn't have done what we've done over the last 10 years without the contribution of the Guard and Reserves.

I do agree with General Odierno.

It costs money. It costs lives in a war if you are, for example, trucking fuel around.