I call to order the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces.

This is an area of enormous interest, and this particular area in terms of, in a sense, following the money is something that is terribly important.

the healthcare legislation, which I strongly oppose, offered a massive tax cut for folks like you and me

I want to work with you.

The one part of Dodd-Frank that actually got 80 votes.

I am particularly interested in our subject today of assessing our Marine Corps' ability to project forces in a contested environment.

I have said repeatedly, maybe the most important thing I will ever do in public life.

I just find--I know my time is running out here, but back when we had your confirmation, we talked about this.

is really just a transfer of obligation from the Federal Government, which used to share in the Medicaid responsibility, to the States.

I must admit that I have a particular affinity to the United States Marine Corps and its amphibious warfare role.

the current approach to amphibious operations needed, and I quote, 'new operating concepts and capabilities that circumvent or defeat increasingly effective coastal defenses.'

Give us your thoughts and ideas about what we can accomplish.

We are so worried about the appearance of fairness that sometimes we act not in the best interest of the Nation.

Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Raskin).

Mr. Speaker, I again commend the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Hurd) for his thoughtful legislation and his outstanding leadership on this issue. This is good legislation that will help young military men and women find employment in law…

Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Hurd), the chief author of this legislation.

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Police officers and military veterans have much in common: Both wear uniforms, both protect and serve, and both face great physical risk in executing their duties. It is…

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1428) to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize COPS grantees to use grant funds to hire veterans as career law enforcement officers, and…