Devin Nunes: “the United States didn't develop a space program or a national highway system with the words 'can't,' and some of the…”

I strongly support this amendment. I think we should expand more capabilities into rural areas and do more recruitment in rural areas. I appreciate this amendment. It has my full support. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time…

I claim time in opposition to the amendment, even though I am not opposed to it. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Bost). Without objection, the gentleman from California is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I will briefly say that the former ranking member, Mr. Ruppersberger, who has many intelligence professionals in his district, is highly regarded in our committee, and I respect and am thankful for his support of the bill. Mr. Chairman, I…

I thank the gentlewoman from New York for working in a bipartisan manner with a longtime member of our committee, Mr. King, and I urge passage of this amendment. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The…