Ken Calvert: “I encourage opposition to this amendment. I yield back the balance of my time.”

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…

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…