Sam Farr: “I thank the distinguished gentleman for his response. I had hoped to attach to the bill language directing DOD to…”

I rise once again because every year we face this amendment and it does get knocked out in conference. But I rise with concern that it keeps coming back, because I think it is based on a lot of misunderstanding, and it really can cause…

If we are going to not allow anybody else to have weapons in this Capitol, you certainly shouldn't allow Members to have them.

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.

At a time when American leadership is needed more than ever, we must continue to invest in the international affairs budget.