Peter Visclosky: “I claim time in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Indiana is recognized for…”

Unfortunately, I remain deeply skeptical that this agreement will enable the United States to depart Afghanistan in a responsible fashion.

I strongly believe making critical investments in medical research at the Federal level will improve the well-being of our Nation.

I simply ask our colleagues to support the continuing resolution, and I, too, yield back the balance of my time.

It is unacceptable that the Defense Department put the health of families in Pennsylvania and around the Nation at risk with these chemicals.