Richard B. Nugent: “It is about allowing those of us who don't view this institution as a career and don't think we should get a pension for…”

sequestration is going to be the death knell for our armed services if we don't correct that issue.

This is a decision that essentially takes the 'air' out of 'airborne.'

I thank Mr. McCaul for yielding me 1 minute. Mr. Chairman, I understand the opposition to this amendment is based on a misconception that it expands eligibility for surplus military equipment to include border security. Customs and Border…

I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Van Hollen), the distinguished ranking member of the Committee on the Budget.