Peter Visclosky

I would point out, relative to the gentleman's suggestion that we need to make sure the laws of the land are followed, that that is exactly what we do in this bill. Chairman Frelinghuysen had an amendment in the full committee, which I…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arkansas will be postponed.

I claim the time in opposition to the gentleman's amendment, although I am not opposed to his amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Indiana is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I claim the time in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Indiana is recognized for 5 minutes.

This debate will mirror one that took place earlier today. The fact is I would talk about flexibility. The gentleman talks about the costs involved. I think, when you develop new products, new technologies, there is going to be a cost, as…

I appreciate the recognition. I appreciate the thrust of the gentleman's amendment. I rise in opposition to it, however, because I think it is overly broad. One of the concerns I have is, if it is adopted, I am concerned about whether or…

I would, again, simply assert that the comparison of a gallon of gasoline at a local station compared to getting it to a jet aircraft for the Department of Defense perhaps is not necessarily comparing apples to apples. I renew my objection…

I appreciate the chairman yielding and would also add my comments that the A-10 is a wonderful aircraft. The B-17 Flying Fortress was a wonderful aircraft. It was replaced. The Kiowa Warrior was indispensable during Vietnam. It is being…

I appreciate the point that the gentleman is raising and certainly would associate myself with his remarks. I do believe it will be acceptable to the committee.

I would like to ask the gentleman from Oklahoma, the author, if it is the gentleman's intent to withdraw his amendment.

I appreciate the gentleman yielding. Mr. Chairman, I will suggest that I would find the amendment acceptable. I do believe it is largely duplicative of the general provision of section 8110 that is already found in the bill. Again, I…

If the gentleman from Oklahoma would, again, yield a moment of his time, I would just suggest to the membership that I was not fully aware of the problems that existed and that have now been exacerbated until the gentleman raised it in…

I am always cautious about people who have suggested in the past that we would balance the budget if we eliminated waste, fraud, and abuse. But the gentleman is correct; there are occurrences of waste, fraud, abuse, or inefficiencies. The…

I would like to begin by expressing my appreciation as well to Chairman Frelinghuysen and congratulate him on the collegial and transparent manner in which he crafted H.R. 4870, the fiscal year 2015 Defense Appropriations Act. I also want…

I appreciate the gentleman's yielding. Using the same rationale as to my opposition for the previous amendment, I would support the gentleman's because what he would do is remove the limitation, if it is making sense, to allow us to…

I appreciate the gentleman's concern and his focus, as far as the problems that financial stress causes, and the additional $1 million and certainly believe it would be a good addition to the bill. I think I speak on behalf of the…

I would be happy to express my support for the amendment and certainly believe there is no objection on behalf of the committee.

I appreciate the chairman yielding. Mr. Chairman, I would reluctantly add my voice to the chair. I certainly appreciate the gentleman's concern for wounded warriors, his sensitivity, and the fact that he is asking for, if you would, a…

I appreciate the gentleman for offering the amendment. I do not oppose it. I would simply mention a concern I have, which is not with the intent of the gentleman's but, rather, with the amount. I just want my colleagues to know that the…

I would want to make it clear to all of my colleagues, first of all, that my good friend from Wisconsin has been working on this issue for a number of years. I remember a meeting we had about a year ago on this issue, and he continues to…

I certainly understand the gentleman's concerns and appreciate him making the committee aware of this issue. I would be happy to work with him to provide attention and resources to this issue. I am very pleased that he brought this to our…

I would add my voice to the chairman's, and what I found most heartening is the hope that there is going to be success. Because often we want to see the success, but you certainly have made me hopeful that if we made the proper investment…

I thank both gentlemen for raising this issue and offering the amendment. I strongly support it. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman…

I certainly understand the gentleman's concerns and appreciate him making the committee aware of this issue. I know that the Junior ROTC program has made a difference in the lives of many students, as well as our country. I would be happy…

I appreciate that, but the fact is there is no offset in this amendment and the cost to the committee is $600 million that is not in the bill. I appreciate the chairman yielding to me.