Ken Calvert: “If the gentleman would yield, I will be happy to work with you to help restore some of that funding.”

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…

We need to get a good replacement there as quickly as possible.

We will not touch Social Security and Medicare benefits.