Elections matter. This is still a democracy. Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.

I believe in the urgency of this crisis, but this is not the way to address it. I yield back the balance of my time.

I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman is recognized for 5 minutes.

Just to clarify, I didn't say that USAID had a heavy hand. What I said was that the distribution of aid from this pier is at least partially managed by USAID. That is what I said. It would be, I think, wise to not mislead the public, and…

In closing, I don't know why the gentleman is making this about Israel. NSM-20 implements a regular process for reviewing these requirements and reporting to Congress. Taxpayers deserve to be ensured that these processes are upheld for…

I claim the time in opposition to this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman is recognized for 5 minutes.

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 Florida will be postponed. Amendment No. 75 Offered by Mr. Wilson of South Carolina The…

Let me just say we bombed the heck out of Iraq. We, unfortunately, were responsible for refugees and for the deaths of Iraqis. We at least should help the Iraqi people rebuild and move forward. Our assistance to Iraq mitigates extremism…

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 New York will be postponed. Amendment No. 64 Offered by Ms. Tenney The Acting CHAIR. It is…

Once again, let me just reiterate that this is an authorization issue. It is not an issue for the Appropriations Committee. Mr. Chair, I urge a ``no'' vote, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Of course, I fully disagree with the gentleman. This is about questioning our moral objectives. Using millions of people's lives as a negotiating tactic is truly questionable and despicable. Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my…

I ask for a ``no'' vote, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. Tenney). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the…