I am suggesting that we conduct covert operations. I am suggesting we conduct espionage that is covert, as well.

I want to thank the generals that are here for all their service. You have represented your country so well, and you have our gratitude.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I would just say this: When you talk about certainty, the only thing that is certain about this bill is there's no end to it. So if you call certainty meaning there's no timeframe that can ever be…

Mr. Chairman, this bill gives the impression that we're going to deal with this issue in 5 years. If you look at the bill carefully, you will find out, Mr. Chair, that indeed what it could postpone is the effect of this amendment forever…

Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 5, beginning on line 13, strike paragraph (1) and insert the following paragraph (and…

I'm concerned about maintaining the security of Government data maintained and transmitted through mobile data storage devices, particularly USB flash drive products.

Mr. Chairman, 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 Massachusetts will be postponed. Amendment No. 3 Offered by Ms. Edwards

It is critical we continue the United States leadership and efforts to end human trafficking, both domestically and abroad.

The State Department clearly needs this authority to limit the travel of such individuals who are likely to engage in severe forms of human trafficking in other countries.

I just wanted to underscore one aspect of this legislation.

On May 31st, I introduced a bill to prohibit funding to the United Nations Population Fund.