Ken Calvert: “I certainly want to thank you for your attendance today. We appreciate your coming to our hearing.”

Tonight makes it clear that voters want an effective and consistent conservative who has been with President Trump from Day One.

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…

We will not touch Social Security and Medicare benefits.

I reserve the balance of my time. Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Chair, I have no other speakers, and I yield back the balance of my time.