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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 (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…

I appreciate the gentleman's remarks, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Stockman). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced…

I appreciate the gentleman's remarks and would agree with his assertion that we do have civilian command of the Department of Defense and the United States Navy; and, God bless the United States Navy, they follow orders. But also having…

I appreciate the gentleman's remarks. As he mentioned, I do appreciate the passion that the author of this amendment has brought to this. Obviously, there have been problems, and it is incumbent upon this country to make sure that this is…

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

I would simply reiterate my objection to the gentleman's amendment, and would ask for a ``no'' vote. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Colorado (Mr…

I rise to claim the time in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Indiana is recognized for 5 minutes.

I appreciate the chairman's remarks. As I mentioned before, I would not argue that we should not be reconsidering the underlying authorization. But to the extent it exists today, I do believe it does authorize this agreement. I continue to…

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

I appreciate the gentleman for yielding. I would simply associate myself with his remarks and, particularly, with his introduction. The subcommittee has had concerns and questions about the program in the past and has worked very closely…

I rise to claim time in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Indiana is recognized for 5 minutes.

I understand I have the right to close, so I will reserve the balance of my time.

I seek to claim time in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Indiana is recognized for 5 minutes.

I maintain my opposition to the amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. Scalise). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 38 Offered…

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

I appreciate the gentleman for yielding and would associate myself with his comments. I do appreciate the gentleman's concern. The money spent in Afghanistan ought to be spent carefully and efficiently and we ought to have an investment…

I would, first of all, not make any representations as to what will happen ultimately in conference; that is unpredictable. But I do compliment the woman for pointing out the valuable role that the Guard serves both as far as our military…

I appreciate the gentleman for his remarks, and I reserve the balance of my time.