Peter Visclosky: “sequestration which is probably one of the worst things this Congress has ever done to our country and to our military.”

I appreciate the gentleman for yielding, and I appreciate the gentleman for offering the amendment. The operative word here is ``bypass.'' The administration has used an obscure, rarely used provision to skirt congressional review of arms…

We can't afford to lose the strong cooperation we had with our neighbors in the south, and we must do all we can to continue this partnership.

I thank the chairwoman for yielding and her kind remarks. Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues support H.R. 133. The Defense portion of this bill continues to focus on the well-being and morale of those in uniform. For example, the bill…

What assurance after 19 years of failure in our drawdown that they are going to be able to do this?