Ken Calvert: “We had those discussions often about the Harbor Maintenance account, and also about maybe expanding the definition of…”

I reserve the balance of my time. Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Chair, I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Hawaii (Mr. Case).

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…

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 thank my good friend, the chairman of the full committee, Mr. Cole, who has done an excellent job of putting this continuing resolution together under difficult circumstances. The appropriators tried to come to an accommodation, but we…