C. W. Bill Young: “I support and agree with what the gentleman is trying to do. But frankly, I am not satisfied that the language that he…”

reclaiming my time, believe me, I understand the gentlewoman's concerns. As I suggested, the Department of Defense understands that concern as well. But it was just a suggestion that maybe we could have the two of them work this out. But…

I agree strongly with Mr. Murtha's statement about torture. I don't think Americans want to be known as a Nation that do torture. But we have put prohibitions on torture in our Defense appropriations bills almost from the beginning of the…

I want to include for the benefit of my colleagues today's editorial from my hometown newspaper The St. Petersburg Times that warns the House to be careful with the passage of this legislation. In Rx: dose of reality, the editors say…

this is not some political issue. This is serious business. You are dealing with some of the most fragile marine ecosystems in the world. This moratorium was put on here for a good reason. And I mentioned earlier during general debate, it…