On the recordJuly 23, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. This bill funds a number of important programs that are part of our national security. While I believe there is room for a small reduction, taking cuts across the board is not an appropriate way to carry that out. The amendment would cut everything across the bill, indiscriminately, and that includes the $3.3 billion, as has been mentioned, in foreign military financing for Israel. Reducing funding for Israel's security by $165 million, in addition to reductions to embassy security and other key investments, is ill-advised. There is a better way. I urge Members to oppose the amendment.
