Howard Berman: “It is clear that the vote will almost certainly result in independence for the South.”

The amount shows in each of the last 3 fiscal years cuts by the Congress from the requested amount, particularly in construction, maintenance, and Embassy security.

You are a true friend.

I think this kind of 'gotcha politics,' the American people are really turned off by.

I don't see the one individual who asked to join me in speaking on this, so I yield back the balance of my time.