STRATCOM has been providing foundational space situational awareness data to non-USG entities in accordance with 10USC2274 since 2012.

Yes, the commitment to nuclear deterrence is not only affordable it is essential to our National Security--America can afford survival.

I agree with that statement wholeheartedly; however, that is not what is reflected in the PB19 budget submission.

Unfortunately, these Keynesian economic policies, in many people's opinion--and I know some others--but in my opinion, have failed in reality, in real life.

Officials in the Department, and several combatant commanders, have expressed the need to develop next generation technologies in directed energy, space sensing, and boost phase intercept when addressing future ballistic missile threats.

Isn't it correct that the low-yield SLBM warhead is a simple modification to an existing weapon? Not a new weapon?

The use of baseline budgeting is flawed, and often construes government spending increases as a given prior to the appropriations process.

Do you believe 6 or 7 percent of our defense budget is an appropriate level of spending for the nation's #1 priority defense mission?

We do not live our lives that way. Why would we, as a representative of the American people, make decisions for them on that behalf the same way?

The advent of new futures approved just last year for bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies seem to have taken up the headlines recently.

We are losing around 60,000 Americans a year on prescription pill and heroin overdoses.

I appreciate my colleagues for taking time to be here, of course, and certainly our ranking member, Mr. Bishop.

That is not necessarily a cut, you know, if it is the same $100 that you spent the week before.

I urge the adoption of the bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I have been very honored to join with the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Clay) and my other colleagues to not only honor those named, but their families and colleagues, as well, and let them know that these heroes, their loved ones, will not…

I urge adoption of this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Palmer) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4646…

I appreciate very much the comments from the gentleman from Missouri. I know the family does. I knew Corporal Rivers. He attended the same high school as my children. I know his mom and dad very well. He is another example--as we have…

I urge adoption of the bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Palmer) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1209…