Peter Visclosky

(Mr. VISCLOSKY asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)

I appreciate the gentlewoman for yielding. I want to begin by thanking Chairman Bishop and Ranking Member Grijalva for all of their work on this legislation, as well as Chairman McClintock and Ranking Member Hanabusa and Mrs. Torres for…

I extend my gratitude to Chairman Frelinghuysen, Ranking Member Lowey, Chairman Diaz-Balart, Ranking Member Price, and all of our staff for their very hard work in crafting the transportation portion of the underlying bill. I am pleased…

I would like to extend my gratitude to Chairman Frelinghuysen, Ranking Member Lowey, Chairman Diaz-Balart, Ranking Member Price, and all of the staff for their hard work in crafting the transportation portion of this bill. It is an…

I appreciate the chairman yielding. I rise in strong opposition to the gentleman's amendment and would associate myself with the chairman's remarks. The gentleman indicated that there is deficit reduction involved in his amendment. I would…

I certainly would acknowledge that Iran is up to very nefarious purposes as far as sponsoring terrorism internationally. I also acknowledge the gentleman referenced the previous administration more than once during his remarks as far as…

I appreciate the gentlewoman for yielding and join her in opposition; although, I must tell you I am always very reserved about opposing an amendment put forth by a Notre Dame graduate. But, in all seriousness, I would say that I do…

I simply, again, reiterate my support for the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I feel compelled to rise in support of the gentleman's amendment, as it relates to the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, and would simply make a few brief remarks. This is, I believe, a very substantive and serious issue facing a…

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding me time. Mr. Chairman, I reluctantly join with the chair in opposition to the gentlewoman's amendment and share the chair's concern over the issue raised. However, I don't think the approach is an…

I appreciate the gentleman yielding. I simply would want to rise in support of his amendment. I would point out that in 2010, the Ballistic Missile Defense Review made no request for space-based interceptors. Currently, this is a matter…

I appreciate the information. Sorry for the interruption very much. The Acting CHAIR. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Illinois.

As the designee of the ranking member, I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Indiana is recognized for 5 minutes.

And Mr. Poe? The Acting CHAIR. That amendment was also called, and the gentleman was not present.

First of all, I want to commend the gentleman from Vermont for his amendment and for his thoughtful approach to this problem. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from California (Mr. Lowenthal).

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I would point out that the gentlewoman is absolutely correct. The committee worked hard to increase funding for these accounts. Also, I would point out, representing the First Congressional District of…

I just have a parliamentary inquiry. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman will state his parliamentary inquiry.

I have a question on the procedure. I understand that Mr. Foster is recognized. Did I lose track of an amendment for Mr. Polis? The Acting CHAIR. That amendment was called, and the gentleman was not present.

I thank the ranking member for yielding to me. Mr. Chairman, I, first of all, thank Chairwoman Granger. This is her first time leading the Defense Appropriations bill on the floor. She has done so under very difficult circumstances, with a…

This budget guts funding for programs critical to appropriately manage our public lands.

These proposals contained in President Trump's budget, I believe, are reckless.

I find it disgraceful that the Administration's budget turns its back on this duty.

I would strongly urge you, when we talk about infrastructure in this Congress and we talk about investing in the economy, to ensure that we preserve these programs...

I would simply follow up on the chairman's remarks, and I also want to congratulate Mr. Smith on his life of service to his country. Mr. Pomerantz on our side was also mentioned. Again, both gentlemen and their service to this country are…

I appreciate the opportunity to testify before you today. I feel like I have come home.