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I would like to thank the gentlewoman from Michigan for bringing this issue to the committee's attention. I look forward to working with her on it to address the unintended consequences of the existing DOD rule. I yield back the balance of…

If I could make a comment. As the chairman indicated, this is a very complicated situation. Because lives are at stake, it is all the more reason, I think, to support the gentleman's amendment to force this body, if you would, to very…

I thank the chair for yielding, and I associate myself with his remarks. Again, I am not unsympathetic to the position the gentleman has raised, but I do not think we are in a very difficult relationship, that we restrain our flexibility…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I also want to express my best wishes for the gentleman's mother. It is hard to oppose a gentleman who went to Purdue University. I know he is a very smart individual. I have my other colleague here from…

I would simply suggest, again, we have a new government. I certainly think their concern for ethics, as well as care in investment, is worth taking that last good chance to give them a last good chance. I yield back the balance of my time.

I thank the chairman for yielding and would acknowledge the gentleman from Texas' legitimate concern. I would associate myself with the chairman's remark, but make one important addition, and that is the chairman has been adamant that we…

It is my pleasure to yield my remaining time to the gentlewoman from Alabama (Mrs. Roby), my colleague from the Appropriations Committee, to close the debate.

I only have one more speaker left, and it is my understanding that, as a member of the committee, I have the right to close. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Indiana is correct.

I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Indiana is recognized for 5 minutes.

I would simply say that the gentleman from Virginia noted that there is supposition and unknown in the future, and that is certainly correct. What is known is that we are a nation of laws, and our military protects this country so that we…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Hardy). The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Strike section 8100. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 303, the gentleman from Indiana and a Member…

I appreciate the chairman's offer to work with the gentleman as we proceed but would associate myself with the chairman's concerns relative to the amendment that has been offered and, particularly, with an emphasis to the break in…

I appreciate the gentleman's statement before the floor and for his bringing the issue to the Members' attention. As you frankly point out, not only for the constituency you represent but whether it was in any of our districts, as you also…

I have got it. Thank you very much. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the Clerk will report the amendment once again. There was no objection. The Clerk read the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from…

I thank the gentlewoman from California for bringing this to our attention and, particularly, given the fact that my father is a Naval veteran and 99 years old. So I understand the circumstances of what you speak, and we do look forward to…

If I could ask how much time remains for both sides, please. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New Jersey has 8\3/4\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Indiana has 9 minutes remaining.

I want to thank the gentleman from California for bringing this to our attention. We look forward to working with you on this important issue as we move forward with the legislation. {time} 1630

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