Sam Farr: “My base closed 18 years ago. It still is not cleaned up.”

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. This is probably the last time I rise on this floor to speak after 23 years of serving here. It may take me a little more than 5 minutes.

I passed legislation called Proud to be an American Day. I was hoping that we could do that on the morning of the Fourth of July, but, because it is a Federal holiday, the Federal immigration people don't work that day. So we have been…

If you don't fund the State Department fully then I need to buy more ammunition ultimately.

We will take our chances down the road, even if that may mean a much steeper cost in terms of American blood and American treasure.