On the recordFebruary 13, 2019
I appreciate the gentleman's remarks, but it doesn't. This resolution is not clear, and that is the problem. This amendment clarifies something that is unclear. My friends on the other side of the aisle feel that we must cut our intelligence-sharing operations in order to fully withdraw our forces from the region. I don't believe that this is the right course. The Middle East is a dangerous, war-torn part of the world where we need intelligence sharing more than ever. As such, we must ensure that we are not putting our intelligence agreements in jeopardy by passing this resolution. My amendment keeps the intent of this legislation, allowing Congress to exercise its Article I powers, while ensuring that we are not cutting off our nose to spite our face. Madam Chair, I urge my colleagues to support this commonsense amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Buck). The question was taken; and the Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it. Recorded Vote
