Howard Berman: “I would like to add an additional 30 seconds to the gentleman from California from my allotted time. The SPEAKER pro…”

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.

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.

I have no further requests for time. If the gentlelady is prepared to close, I am prepared to relinquish my remaining time. Mr. Speaker, I urge support for the legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Secretary Clinton and other top officials in the Obama administration have repeatedly made clear to Beijing that we will not allow China to assert its hegemony over the region.