I just wanted to lay that out there. It is not that I necessarily agree with what is being proposed by Republicans, but I do believe we should look for incremental improvements that can be executed in a 10-day or 6-week legislative…

I just want to underscore what the chairman and others have said. I am sure all of you know this is a moment of truth for the Congress and for the United States in terms of the need--urgent need to continue to support our Ukrainian friends.

thank you for using your authority to expand those numbers. It is especially welcome in Maryland with respect to our seafood processors who simply cannot function without H-2B visa workers.

I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Bost). The gentleman from Maryland is recognized for 5 minutes.

Mr. President, on this Veterans Day, I want to express my profound admiration for the unwavering service and sacrifices of our veterans. Their commitment to our Nation, its people, and the values we hold dear transcends generations…

the House of Representatives just passed legislation to provide assistance to Israel, which I support, and they said they were going to offset that $14 billion cost by cutting $14 billion from the IRS.

I just think that is not a tenable position given the political configuration of the Congress and what we need to accomplish in the next 6 weeks.

Right. I mean so that's another way of saying it just doesn't compute, right?

child care is more expensive than in-state tuition at the University of Maryland, and that obviously puts an incredible strain on family budgets.

I don't want any misinterpretation that I adopted the gentleman's premise as to the activities of the FBI. I disagree with that.

I would make an observation. I understand what the gentleman is saying. The IRS says there are $688 billion. That is not chump change, not behind the sofa cushion, $688 billion. They say that if they have the resources, they can collect a…

I understand you say it is irrelevant whether it works or not. On my side I think we probably think it is relevant. As the gentlewoman from California said, we think it is working. We think it is advantageous for small businesses. We think…

Reclaiming my time. Let me ask something. As I understand it--again, not having the information that he has available to him--one of the reasons those exemptions are given is because of the fear that there will be a substantial price hike…

My point is we have the right to oversight. The gentleman has the right to call them to come and testify and call others to testify on whether this program works or doesn't. We haven't given up that authority of oversight, as the gentleman…

There are a lot of Vice Presidents I haven't agreed with. I would never have contemplated offering, Mr. Chairman, an amendment to strike their ability to carry out the duties to which they were elected by the American people any more than…

I thank my friend for yielding, and I thank the chairman for his comments. I understand what the gentleman, Mr. Gaetz, is saying. His ire is directed at people. The people will be transitory. People come and go. Members come and go from…

If we do not go forward with the continued assistance, it will undermine the NATO alliance and other European partners, and we all know other autocrats around the world like President Xi are watching very closely.

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 Pennsylvania will be postponed. The Chair understands that amendment No. 25 will not be…