RUSS CARNAHAN

I appreciate the opportunity to present written testimony on the Department of Interior's fiscal Year 2023 Appropriations for the National Park Service and its historic preservation programs.

I appreciate the opportunity to present written testimony on the Department of Interior's fiscal Year 2023 Appropriations for the National Park Service and its historic preservation programs.

This is really about, I believe, our foreign policy, the very core interest of our country, how we are seen around the world, our national security, our economic success, our fundamental values.

It really cheapens that to make it into some kind of a gotcha game or to try to make it into some conspiracy to dupe voters in November.

There is a long tradition of bipartisanship in this committee, how we should be standing side by side when we are dealing with attacks on our people overseas.

Domestic manufacturing and use of high-energy heating and cooling systems like the ones produced by Unico will reduce energy up to 50 percent, save consumers billions of dollars a year, and create jobs. I urge a ``yes'' vote on this bill…

In summary, we have done well for our veterans, but now, sixty years after the establishment of the VA, we must renew our commitment to provide the men and women who have served our country in uniform with the health care services they…

I thank the chairman for that commitment. I now ask unanimous consent to withdraw my amendment from further consideration, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the amendment is withdrawn. There was…

At this time, I would like to engage in a colloquy with the chairman of the Armed Services Committee. Mr. McKEON. I am happy to oblige.

The U.S. must also continue to pursue engagement through multilateral fora, including the U.N., to affect positive change in China.

We must continue to work toward greater understanding with regard to North Korea, Iran, the South China Sea, intellectual property rights protections, and currency manipulation.

Despite the many serious remaining concerns, I believe it is important to stress the significance of the U.S. reaching two deals on a sensitive crisis with the Chinese.

I join you in concern for the outstanding issues in the case of Chen Guangcheng, as well as ongoing human rights issues in China.

Just to say briefly how important this is for our country, for our economy, for jobs, particularly for cities like St. Louis that I represent. This is a big deal.

The sacrifices made by our military families begin before deployment and continue after their loved one returns home.

We must ensure that the sacrifices of our current troops, veterans, and their families do not go unnoticed.

What I think we should do is prevent access to the U.S. market by Chinese firms, the same way that they cobble our firms.

I have spoken to Chinese students in America who admit that academic fraud is the norm in Chinese universities.

I am a very strong supporter of public diplomacy as a key piece of our smart power strategies on behalf of the United States.

This is truly a remarkable program that not only gives veterans a much needed sense of purpose following military service.

Separating servicemembers should not wait more than a year for their assessments and benefits.

The Mission Continues is truly a remarkable organization that empowers veterans to transform their lives and the lives of others by participating in community service fellowships.

He cared passionately about his work. He led in ways and on issues that a lot of people neglected, and he delivered.

The U.S. is deeply concerned about the ongoing violence in Baluchistan, especially targeted killings, disappearances, and other human rights abuses.