Ken Calvert: “I continue to be concerned by the efforts of some in this body to significantly cut the Department of Defense budget.”

Talking is one thing. We’ll see if he actually does it.

The amendment strikes $15 million for HIV prevention education activities undertaken in connection with the United States military training exercises and the humanitarian assistance activities conducted primarily in African nations. This…

However, I must oppose this bill which abandons our allies, damages our military readiness, and promotes divisive policies that undermine morale. I come from a defense-dependent State. I understand the importance of the investments we make…

I state to the gentlewoman that certainly I look forward to working with her as we move forward with this legislation to make sure that we have the right type of language. What I am going to do is work with the gentlewoman as we move…