Richard B. Nugent: “I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I'm happy to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas…”

For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. Slaughter), the ranking member, pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all…

We would never put forth something that puts the burden on the soldier who has volunteered to serve his country.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 6, line 20, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $4,000,000)''. Page 44, line 8, after the dollar amount…

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…