Peter Visclosky

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

Moreover, it is hard to understand how we can continue our counterterrorism mission or train and equip Afghan forces if we pull out all of our forces within 14 months.

Every American has the right to clean drinking water.

We are keenly aware of the need to modernize the Army of today in order to meet potential great power competition in the future.

It is important that the government now start to take responsibility for that.

I must also stress my concern that the administration has not demonstrated the same commitment when it comes to arms control.

After of two decades of focusing on counterinsurgency and counterterrorism, the Army needs to refocus on preparations to oppose a near-peer adversary.

I appreciate the emphasis on working on the culture and stigma, so people do--if you have got a problem, please, we are here to help.

I believe that our Nation's military operations in Afghanistan should wind down.

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

It is clear that they seek to increase their influence in the region and, indeed, the world.

I deeply appreciate Mr. Rush yielding time to me. I also thank him for organizing this Special Order. I thank my colleague from Chicago, Mr. Davis, for participating, and earlier today, Andre Carson, a Member from Indianapolis, for also…

I thank the chairwoman for yielding. I would like to begin by expressing my appreciation to Ranking Member Calvert. Mr. Calvert continues to be a tremendous partner in this process, and he is a joy to work with. I would also like to…

I appreciate the gentleman yielding. I would point out that the chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force and the Commandant of the Marine Corps testified that the inclusive policy adopted under the Obama administration has caused no…

I thank the gentleman from Florida for raising this important issue. The committee recognizes the urgent need to invest in trusted foundries, advanced microelectronics cybersecurity, and manufacturing capabilities that will translate our…

Just to address the issue for a moment, I really appreciate the gentlewoman for bringing this to all Members' attention. She is absolutely correct that this is a very important program. I will point out that I think the most important…

We are moving very close to the conclusion of debate on this portion of H.R. 2740, and my good friend ranking member Mr. Calvert and I would not be here without our staff. They have been exceptional, and I do want to thank them: Ariana…

Woman, I understand I have the right to close, and I reserve the balance of my time.

I appreciate the gentleman's concern. The committee has been following the implication of the Department's medical reform efforts closely and certainly shares many of the gentleman's concerns. The committee has requested the Department…

I appreciate the gentleman yielding again. I think the gentleman is doing good work here. The gentleman is correct that there was an increase of $2 million from $85 million from last year's fiscal year in our bill; however, it was a $12…

I appreciate the gentleman's persistence to provide robust funding for the Navy's electromagnetic railgun and recognize that he has offered a similar amendment on the fiscal year 2019 appropriations bill. I would point out to my colleagues…

The proposed change inserts a new test for the certification of acquisition and is likely meant to make it more difficult for the NSA to target foreign nationals if the intended target is in communication with someone in the United States…

I rise as the designee of the gentleman from New York (Mr. Jeffries) and have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 223, line 22, after the dollar…

I simply want to take the time to thank my colleague for the work he is doing to advocate and advance knowledge of our Nation's youth on the rights and duties of citizenship. Again, I thank him for his work. Madam Chair, I reserve the…

This amendment provides an additional $9 million to address one of the Army's top unfunded priorities, future vertical lift. The funding would allow the Army to speed up the acquisition timeline for the replacement of the Black Hawk…