On the recordMay 25, 2011
Let me say that the United States Congress does set the policy for engaging in war and hostile actions. The Secretary of Defense has clearly given the authority here to provide, again, applicable provisions for how this would apply. In closing, our troops, our servicemen and -women, should not be used at target practice in any hostile theater. They should be given the basic right to bear arms and defend themselves. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Mica). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.
