As we are here today, we appreciate so much the leadership of Chairman Mario Diaz-Balart. He was so correct earlier to identify the appeasement of Afghanistan has endangered all American families in the continuing global war on terrorism…

I urge the reduction of the salary of this individual to secure our borders, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Norman). The…

My amendment reduces the salary of Blas Nunez-Neto, assistant secretary for border and immigration policy, to $1. He has worked at DHS since 2021. He served as an assistant secretary for border and immigration policy. The reason to…

This amendment reduces the salary of Kimberly O'Connor, executive secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, to $1. Her role is executive secretary of DHS where she oversees the management of written communication intended for and…

My amendment reduces the salary of Kristie Canegallo, Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security, to $1. A little background on who she is: She has served as Chief of Staff at DHS since January 2022. She recently took on the role of Deputy…

I urge that her salary be cut, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Norman). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced…

I will just say that it is this kind of thinking that has the military in a demoralized state. It is this kind of thinking, this kind of rationalization of our hard-earned tax money that has the military recruitment numbers way down. It is…

May I inquire as to how much time is remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from South Carolina has 1\1/2\ minutes remaining.

Let me tell you the dollar amount spent for the past 5 years--$15 million. That is $15 million for surgery for a man who can't decide whether he is a man, or a girl who can't decide whether she is a girl. Imagine that. You tell those…

Again, like the other amendment I have, I cannot believe we are sitting here debating this. What my amendment does is prohibits provisions of gender transition procedures, including surgery or medication, through the Exceptional Family…

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. 8155. (a) None of the funds made…

This is just more liberal gibberish. $1.4 billion? Sir, you tell these young people behind me, you tell them instead of building ships, instead of building airplanes, instead of protecting cybersecurity, you are going to really pay for…

I cannot believe I am up here having this debate, particularly at this critical time for our military--$1.4 billion in 2022 for money spent on diversity, equity, and inclusion. A woke military is a weak military. The military's sole…

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 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. __. The salary of Kimberly…

As we look at the challenges this country faces, we look at the reasons why our border is unsecure, why our national security is at risk, and it is because of the inaction of people in prominent roles such as Ms. Canegallo. The only reason…

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. __. The salary of Blas…

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. __. The salary of Kristie…