Today I was unavoidably detained and unable to cast my vote on Roll Call No. 320. Had I been present, I would have voted NO. Amendment No. 72 Offered by Mr. Waltz The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote…

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…

As the designee of the gentlewoman from Connecticut (Ms. DeLauro), I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman is recognized for 5 minutes.

UNHCR advocates for the rights of refugees. They do not advocate on any country's immigration policies. UNHCR also does not support economic migrants, only those that have applied for asylum. Mr. Chairman, as I close, I must say some of…

First of all, let me just say, we should allow the State Department to manage protocol. We don't need a funding prohibition. Mr. Chair, I urge a ``no'' vote, and I yield back the balance of my time.

This is the only amendment that I will reluctantly oppose. This amendment seeks to increase funding to the Peace Corps to the fiscal year 2024 level. I do agree with the premise that the Peace Corps should receive additional funding in…

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 Wyoming will be postponed. Amendment No. 23 Offered by Mr. Issa The Acting CHAIR. It is…

Let me just say once again that taking $1 billion from our State Department diplomatic programs is wrong. That is why I oppose this amendment. I think we need to increase funding for the Peace Corps, but, also, we need the State Department…

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 Oklahoma will be postponed. Amendment No. 3 Offered by Mr. Brecheen The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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 Arizona will be postponed. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider Amendment No. 17…

Let me just say that I realize the United States is not a charity, but I believe there are many in this country who believe we are our brothers' keepers, our sisters' keepers, and we have a duty to those less fortunate. In fact, USAID is…

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 Wyoming will be postponed. Amendment No. 22 Offered by Ms. Hageman The Acting CHAIR. It is…