Peter Visclosky

I don't think any of us are in disagreement in the Chamber that anything we can do, particularly as far as excess military equipment to help local law enforcement, is the right thing to do. Relatively recently, in my congressional…

I would like to begin by conveying my deep appreciation, as well, for Chairman Frelinghuysen's steady leadership of the Defense Subcommittee. His commitment to this subcommittee's tradition of cooperation and bipartisanship is unwavering…

I appreciate the chairman's remarks and would also recognize Lucas Wood, who is on our staff as a fellow from the Department of Defense this year. Also, the chairman and I express our gratitude to the associate members of our subcommittee…

I just find it incredulous that it would take 2 years to determine cost-benefit on a lock that would just close steel manufacturing in the United States of America.

On January 13, 2016, I regret that I was otherwise detained and unable to cast a vote on rollcall vote No. 44, on passage of H.R. 3662, the Iran Terror Finance Transparency Act. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' Personal…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise to express my strong support for the Iran nuclear agreement. As the ranking member of the Defense Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee, I am acutely aware of the harmful…

I will simply conclude by again expressing sympathy for the aim of the gentleman but pointing out that to appropriate money, we need authority. We do not yet have that, given the absence of action by the Senate and signature of the…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Hardy). The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Strike section 8100. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 303, the gentleman from Indiana and a Member…

I will not take the full 5 minutes, but I would just point out to all of my colleagues that we are on page 9 of a 163-page bill. This bill deals with the national security of this country. It contains $578,656,000,000, and we have already…

I would simply say that the gentleman from Virginia noted that there is supposition and unknown in the future, and that is certainly correct. What is known is that we are a nation of laws, and our military protects this country so that we…

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding, and I join in support of her amendment. As she indicated, more than 14 years have passed. The United States withdrew their large troop presence and marked the end of combat operations in Iraq since…

I appreciate the gentleman's concern relative to Russia and his desire to make sure that they do abide by the existing treaty. Certainly, I would acknowledge that they have invaded the country of Ukraine. They control a quarter of that…

The amendment that I have offered deals with the detainees at Guantanamo Bay. I would suggest to my colleagues that the continued operation of the facility at Guantanamo Bay reduces our Nation's credibility and weakens our national…

I would want to associate myself with the chairman's remarks and again reiterate my previous comments that at some point, we ought to trust some judgments being made down at the Department of Defense and not just say no to everything. We…

How much time remains on each side? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New Jersey has 15\1/2\ minutes remaining, and the gentleman from Indiana has 14\1/2\ minutes remaining.

I would like to begin by expressing my appreciation to my good friend, Chairman Frelinghuysen, and to congratulate him on the collegial and the transparent manner in which he has crafted this legislation. I also want to express my sincere…

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 Indiana will be postponed. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as follows: Sec. 8101. (a)…

I appreciate the gentleman's amendment and rise in support of it. There is no question that every law enforcement officer in our country is in possession of a very dangerous job. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Bost). The time of the gentleman from…

If I could ask how much time remains for both sides, please. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New Jersey has 8\3/4\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Indiana has 9 minutes remaining.

I appreciate the chairman's offer to work with the gentleman as we proceed but would associate myself with the chairman's concerns relative to the amendment that has been offered and, particularly, with an emphasis to the break in…

I appreciate the gentleman's statement before the floor and for his bringing the issue to the Members' attention. As you frankly point out, not only for the constituency you represent but whether it was in any of our districts, as you also…

I have got it. Thank you very much. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the Clerk will report the amendment once again. There was no objection. The Clerk read the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from…

I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Lee), a member of the committee.

I want to thank the gentleman from California for bringing this to our attention. We look forward to working with you on this important issue as we move forward with the legislation. {time} 1630

I yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from Minnesota (Ms. McCollum), a member of the subcommittee. Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Chair, for more than a decade, this House has been committed to providing our troops with the body armor they need. Body…