Howard Berman: “Simply to point out that this is a briefing, not a hearing because the committee has not yet formally organized.”

I have no further requests for time and simply need time to close.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, that is also my understanding. The intent of Congress is to place people in the classified annex only if the President determines and justifies to the relevant committees that it is vital…

I yield the gentleman an additional 2 minutes. Mr. McGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I would like to enter into a colloquy with the majority and minority floor managers--the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) and the gentleman from California (Mr…

At the point where I am recognized, I will be also seeking unanimous consent for the same kind of referral of time to your control.