Point of further parliamentary inquiry. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman may state his inquiry.

I thank the Chair. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), add the following: Sec. __. None of funds made available by this Act may…

I thank the gentleman from Michigan for his leadership on this important issue. Madam Chair, reports of the NSA surveillance program have broad and far-reaching consequences. Many Americans feel that our fundamental liberties as a country…

I would like to claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Colorado is recognized for 5 minutes.

I strongly support this amendment. I salute the leadership of Chairman Kline who fully understands the public education side and the military side. We are bringing forth this amendment as another opportunity to make sure that what is…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 29, line 22, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $107,000,000)''. Page 157, line 2, after…

To be clear, Mr. Chairman, this amendment saves taxpayer money and actually reduces the deficit by over $100 million. I will be happy to yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Visclosky).

I thank the gentleman. It is just simple business sense. It doesn't save money to preorder something that you don't know works. You don't do that in business. We as a country shouldn't do it. This is not a theoretical discussion about…

I rise to claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Colorado is recognized for 5 minutes.

As Members of Congress, one of our greatest responsibilities is to keep our country safe and invest our resources wisely, especially when it comes to securing the safety of our country. The Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) program is a…

I appreciate the gentleman for his efforts on behalf of the chaplaincy. I agree with his interpretation of the rules and responsibilities of the chaplaincy. And we try to represent the diverse faith tradition of the men and women who…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Louisiana will be postponed. Amendment No. 36 offered by Mr. Rigell The Acting CHAIR. It is…