I would be a Member of Congress, but not one of its Members.

I believe the United States should use our diplomatic power and influence to bring about a swift resolution to this matter.

I will also add my name to the chorus of people who believe the Senate should ratify UNCLOS.

So you do agree then.

On Guam, we are particularly concerned with the PLA [People's Liberation Army] Navy's increased presence in the South China Sea.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.

Just as it will take time to build back readiness, these issues, of course, did not arise overnight.

To any of you, though both situations would be ideal, which fiscal remedy would help build back readiness most effectively over the long term? Increased funding or stable predictable budgets?

We know that readiness shortfalls exist, from degraded maintenance capabilities to reduced training hours, and we need to address them.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, and good morning to all our witnesses. I thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing about some of the challenges and the solutions that we are facing with regard to aviation readiness across the…

I am disappointed that two amendments I offered yesterday at the Rules Committee were not made in order for debate on H.R. 5278, the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA). These amendments, along with…

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 the bill, add the following: TITLE LXXIII--GUAM WORLD WAR II LOYALTY RECOGNITION ACT SEC…

I appreciate this amendment being made in order. It is time that we bring resolution to the people of Guam and all U.S. citizens who have suffered under enemy occupation during World War II. We found an offset to address its costs, which…

I commend Chairman Thornberry, Ranking Member Smith, and the committee staff who have worked many, many long nights on the FY17 National Defense Authorization Act. I worked with Mr. Smith and members on the committee, particularly the…

Thank you very much, Madam Chairwoman, Ranking Member, and members of the panel for your testimony this morning.

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today in support of the Montana congressional delegation's legislation to rename the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Great Falls, Montana, to the Captain John E…

So we are doing all that we can to be proactive in ensuring that what is happening to Puerto Rico does not happen to the rest of us.

I remain disappointed that the bill does not address issues such as Medicaid, the EITC, and government pensions.