Ken Calvert: “Don't you think it is a little bit ironic that we are buying this from the Chinese military? I mean, that is--whoa.”

This bill is a good bill. It moves the country in the right direction. I encourage all our Members to support the bill. Mr. Chair, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Iowa (Mr. Nunn). {time} 1345

I have no additional speakers. Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Chair, the fiscal year 2024 appropriations process was plagued by continuing resolutions and a wasted 5 months of this fiscal year. I know Chairman Cole and Chairman Calvert agree with me…

These are noncontroversial bipartisan amendments supported by both sides. I reserve the balance of my time. Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Chair, once again, I support this amendment. It contains a series of bipartisan amendments that are supported by…

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…