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Peter Visclosky
@petervisclosky· IN· Jun 19, 2014

I just want to correct the statement that my colleague just made. At the outset of my remarks, I was careful to note, because in the gentleman's original remarks he said that some would suggest he had offered his amendment to defend the…

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Peter Visclosky
@petervisclosky· IN· Jun 19, 2014

I claim the time in opposition to the gentleman's amendment, although I am not opposed to his amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Indiana is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

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Peter Visclosky
@petervisclosky· IN· Jun 19, 2014

I would, again, simply assert that the comparison of a gallon of gasoline at a local station compared to getting it to a jet aircraft for the Department of Defense perhaps is not necessarily comparing apples to apples. I renew my objection…

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Peter Visclosky
@petervisclosky· IN· Jun 19, 2014

I appreciate the gentleman offering the amendment and speaking out on behalf of the dignity of labor, whatever human labor that may be, and certainly believe that the amendment is acceptable to the committee. Thank you very much.

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Peter Visclosky
@petervisclosky· IN· Jun 19, 2014

I appreciate the gentleman yielding. I certainly appreciate the fact that the gentleman is looking to be very cost effective in avoiding the expenditure of unnecessary funds and strongly support his position. I appreciate his offering the…

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Peter Visclosky
@petervisclosky· IN· Jun 19, 2014

I appreciate her yielding. I appreciate her devotion to the issue and to the victims of these crimes and rise in strong support of her position, and I appreciate not only her work but for offering the amendment today.

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Peter Visclosky
@petervisclosky· IN· Jun 19, 2014

I appreciate the gentlewoman for offering the amendment. I certainly would rise in support of it and certainly think it is acceptable to the committee. I would point out to my colleagues though that, if you would, your view has been…

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Peter Visclosky
@petervisclosky· IN· Jun 19, 2014

I would simply say that these documents are research-oriented and technical updates, and we ought to pursue knowledge. I am opposed to the gentleman's amendment. Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The…

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Peter Visclosky
@petervisclosky· IN· Jun 19, 2014

I would join the chairman in thanking the gentleman for his initiative. He raises a very good point, and I support his amendment.

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Peter Visclosky
@petervisclosky· IN· Jun 19, 2014

I appreciate the gentlewoman for yielding. The fact is the gentlewoman has mentioned this authorization is very dated. The world has changed. It needs to be reconsidered. I deeply appreciate her efforts not just today on the floor, but in…

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Peter Visclosky
@petervisclosky· IN· Jun 19, 2014

I stand for a tolerant Nation, and I stand in opposition to the gentleman's amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. Fleming). The…

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Peter Visclosky
@petervisclosky· IN· Jun 19, 2014

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

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Peter Visclosky
@petervisclosky· IN· Jun 19, 2014

I want to thank the gentlewoman for her service and for her commitment to her constituents, to her country, and to the Ukrainian people. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. Amendment Offered by Mr. Runyan

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Peter Visclosky
@petervisclosky· IN· Jun 19, 2014

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 Arkansas will be postponed.

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Peter Visclosky
@petervisclosky· IN· Jun 18, 2014

I appreciate that, but the fact is there is no offset in this amendment and the cost to the committee is $600 million that is not in the bill. I appreciate the chairman yielding to me.

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Peter Visclosky
@petervisclosky· IN· Jun 18, 2014

I appreciate the point that the gentleman is raising and certainly would associate myself with his remarks. I do believe it will be acceptable to the committee.

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Peter Visclosky
@petervisclosky· IN· Jun 18, 2014

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Indiana will be postponed. Amendment Offered by Mr. Nolan

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Peter Visclosky
@petervisclosky· IN· Jun 18, 2014

We are a nation of laws. Again, I reiterate my objection and would yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Indiana (Mrs. Walorski). The question was taken; and…

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