We attach the term 'lawfare' to these efforts to erode the protections of customary international law.

I am hopeful this time we are going to get it done, because of everything that was said.

This Convention should bring us together, not tear us apart.

U.S. accession would help give the U.S. Navy maximum navigational rights in a dangerous world.

Mr. President, at 5:30 we will be voting on the nomination of Paul Watford for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. I would like to say a few words about him at this time. But before I do, I think Members might want to consider the fact…

Madam Speaker, this is a very simple amendment. This is about a four-letter word, ``jobs,'' American jobs. This is about jobs for American men and women. We know there is plenty of unemployment. We've heard repeatedly, as the amendments…

I am opposed to the bill in its current form. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Garamendi moves to recommit the bill H.R. 4310 to the Committee on Armed Services with…

Is it not the case that if my amendment is adopted, we would immediately vote on the final passage of the bill, as amended? The SPEAKER pro tempore. As the Chair stated on February 27, 2002, May 10, 2012, and May 16, 2012, if a motion to…

I ask for your ``aye'' vote. I ask for American jobs. Announcement by the Speaker Pro Tempore The SPEAKER pro tempore. Members are reminded to address their remarks to the Chair and not to others in the second person. {time} 1220 Mr…

Madam Speaker, I have a parliamentary inquiry. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from California will state his inquiry.

Madam Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 and clause 9 of rule XX, this 15-minute vote on the motion to recommit will be followed by 5-minute votes on passage of the…

Mr. Speaker, as chair on the Committee on Economic Development, Emergency Management and Public Buildings, we recently passed a bill to sell off 200 acres in Tracy at fair market value. This is one property amongst many. Recently, the…

Mr. Chairman, the war in Iraq has come to a close. And while the Iraq mission is over, countless examples of combat heroism performed by our military over nearly a decade of operations are both an inspiration and a reminder of the service…

Mr. Chairman, 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 F of title V, add the following new section: SEC. 5__. REPORT ON NAVY…

Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 290, I was caught in traffic. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.''

How much time is remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from California has 1 minute remaining. The gentleman from Washington has 45 seconds remaining.

Mr. Chairman, since 9/11, the United States has given Pakistan about $22 billion. That money has served only to embolden Pakistan's government to maintain the brutal repression of its own people and to continue its blatant support for…

Mr. Chairman, 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 California will be postponed. Amendment No. 5 Offered by Ms. Lee of California…