Steven Palazzo: “I want to assure you that we greatly value your expertise and wisdom, and your testimony will benefit this Committee.”

I thank Congressman Carter for those wonderful remarks. Madam Speaker, may I inquire how much time is remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Stansbury). The gentleman from Mississippi has 16 minutes remaining.

General Bergman, being over the 4th Marine Division gives you insight that many people don't understand. Being able to connect the relationships between the actual serving member, their family, and their employer is extremely important…

At this time I recognize a colleague of mine from Virginia's Sixth District. He has seven major commands and over 9,000 guardsmen. I would like to note he serves on the Appropriations Committee. Ninety-two percent of all funding that…

I thank Congressman Kelly for his remarks and his service. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Babin), who is a former Texas Army Guard and U.S. Army Reserve officer. He has over seven major commands and over 25,000…