I wish to be heard on the point of order. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from California is recognized.

The point of order issue has been rather flexible, as we have seen in previous appropriation bills that have been on this floor. When the majority wants to change the law, it seems as though a point of order isn't appropriate. But when…

I appreciate the rather elucidating discussion on the way in which the committee system is supposed to work. Unfortunately, in the Armed Services Committee, the most expensive single project was never allowed to be discussed, and that is…

I believe the Arctic represents--and Mr. Garamendi does, as well--an opportunity for us to think outside the box.

Thank you so very, very much. Thank you for being part of what, to my knowledge, is the first bipartisan hour. We ought to do this more. This issue isn't a Democratic or Republican issue, a left or right issue. This is a true American…

The fact that I am even raising these questions should be alarming.

From my perspective, however, two questions are the most pertinent to ask. First, is the United States aggressively maintaining its competitive edge in both basic and applied ocean research?

I thank Mr. Rahall and I would like to also compliment the chair for the great work on getting this bill together--obviously, bipartisan. For my district this is extremely important. First of all, one of the reforms that came out of this…

I demand a recorded vote. The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment, as modified, offered by the gentleman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 6 Offered by Mr. Daines The CHAIR. It is…

The science--the Federal funding for science programs in this particular area, in the oceans and ocean observation, often wind up at research facilities like Hoover or Scripps.

Recently, The Sacramento Bee wrote a three-page article on Alzheimer's and the effect that it has. I would like to quote from that newspaper: Gasps were audible as the images flashed before the gathering scientists at a recent U.C. Davis…

The gentleman from Texas makes a very useful and interesting argument, but neglects to focus on one of the principal ways in which these organizations do support themselves, and that is with illegal poaching, particularly of elephants, and…