Once again, Mr. Speaker, this rule does not even allow a discussion of the war that we are currently engaged in in Afghanistan. How can we have a discussion about our national defense when being prohibited from any amendments relating to the war in Afghanistan? Mr. Speaker, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Lee).
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