Tim Walberg

The voters need to have the truth about Benghazi so that the voters can protect the freedom of America.

As a Member from Michigan, a Member who understands my position representing a district, not even a State but a district.

People expect us to stand firmly behind the Constitution, the oath of office we've taken.

the American public and this panel doesn't feel like we have that access to information necessary to make good decisions about the movement forward

The hardest thing to find here in Washington is the truth.

I'm looking for the truth. Your family members would have done no less.

the American public deserves it, and especially the families sitting in this room and not deserve that information.

I always believed in the warrior ethos, never leave one of our own behind.

I think they need to do a lessons-learned process from a tactical and strategic perspective.

Public testimony is necessary in front of a committee such as this so that the American people can get the truth.

We need to ask the people that were there, not rely upon hearsay evidence as to whether or not there was an order to stand down.

He truly exemplifies the statement, 'build it and they will come.'

It is a privilege to do this introduction. I have really looked forward to this hearing today for a number of reasons.

I think it is a wonderful hearing that you have chosen to have to highlight what can and is being done in higher education.

I've spent the last few weeks back home listening to my constituents and hearing their stories of just how tough times are in the Obama economy. And what's the latest economic news? More of the same. Another disappointing jobs report was…

I have no further requests for time on this issue, and I would be glad to close. I want to thank the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Courtney) as well, not only for his support of the legislation, but for his leadership on this issue. As…

I thank my friend from Virginia and, Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity to speak on an issue of ultimate importance tonight, the First Amendment liberties. {time} 1945 We go back to those brave men whose shoulders we stand upon, and…

There's no doubt in my mind that I don't think our officers on the job are not doing that job and protecting the life and property of the United States Government as well as our visitors.

I request of the Chairman how much time I have remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Michigan has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Indiana has 1 minute remaining and the right to close.

I have an amendment at the desk, Mr. Chairman. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 131, line 21, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $79,000,000)''. Page 157…

I thank the gentleman. Mr. Chairman, as a review, my amendment would reduce funding of the Afghanistan Infrastructure Fund by $79 million to a total of $200 million--the level adopted by this House during last year's Defense appropriations…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would like to yield at this time 1 minute to my good friend, the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Cohen).

I have an amendment at the desk, Madam Chairman. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 8, line 15, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $10,000,000)''. Page 9, line 6…

In light of recent events in Benghazi and North Africa, the Pentagon approved the development of the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force for Crisis Response to function under United States African Command. This task force is…

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 Michigan will be postponed. Announcement by the Acting Chair The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to…