My amendment simply requires a mission statement from the National Command Authority. We used to insist on a mission and an exit strategy before we committed to wars. Make no mistake, this is a proxy war in Ukraine. Russians have unjustly…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Strike section 217. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 583, the gentleman from Ohio (Mr…

The gentleman didn't raise an objection to understanding how much they are contributing. He implies he already knows. The world doesn't know, and I certainly don't get access to all of that information. I do know they are paying for their…

This amendment requires the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress a report on allied contributions to defense spending. The 1985 NDAA established an annual report from the Department of Defense on allied contributions to our common…

I am inquiring as to whether the gentlewoman is actually opposed to my amendment. For her to qualify as an opponent of my amendment she would have to speak in opposition to the amendment; what it does. My amendment does nothing about…

I must say that I consider the opposition to this amendment, which no one raised an objection to the actual amendment that I am offering, dilatory. I think it could be objected to by the Chair and gaveled down, and we could just call the…

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 Ohio will be postponed. Amendment No. 25 Offered by Mr. Ogles The Acting CHAIR. It is now in…

It is precisely the time to lean in and have your allies' back. If our allies won't do that now, when will they do it? There is a war on their borders, and they will not invest at the levels they have committed to as part of the treaty. If…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the appropriate place in subtitle C of title XII, insert the following: SEC. __. REPORT ON ALLIED…

This amendment doesn't deal with Ukraine, it deals with NATO. It doesn't say anything bad. It denounces people that don't do what they said. I denounce people that don't keep their word. Shame on you. You said you would do something, and…

I would just point out that Ukraine is not a member of NATO. I know some of my colleagues want to make them that, maybe so that we could already go to war with a country that would inherently involve Article V, or they would be admitted…

This amendment expresses a sense of Congress. This doesn't even have teeth on it. It just asks nicely, please, NATO allies, would you contribute the amount that you said you would, please? It is a kind ask. It is a sense of Congress that…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of subtitle C of title XII, add the following: SEC. _. REPORT AND STRATEGY FOR UNITED STATES…

I haven't heard an objection to this amendment. I hope we can agree to move forward and conduct the study. We just want to know what the health effects were on the vaccinated population in the military so that next time we can make a…

The millions of Americans whose families sent loved ones over to the European theater during World War II so liberty could be bequeathed to us understand what an enemy really is and what sacrifice is required. The Ukrainians are fighting…

I am asking for unanimous consent to take down the words of referring to me or any of my colleagues as colored people. The Acting CHAIR. For what purpose does the gentleman from Arizona seek recognition?

I have asked unanimous consent, Mr. Chair, to have the words stricken. I didn't ask for an amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Is there unanimous consent to have the words withdrawn? Without objection, so ordered.

I would like to be recognized to have the words colored people stricken from the Record. I find it offensive and very inappropriate. The Acting CHAIR. Is the gentlewoman asking for unanimous consent to take down the words?