Steven Palazzo: “You know, something that I like to bring up in these hearings, whether it is DoD or Homeland Security, is a conversation…”

I thank Representative Babin for his service not only in the military but also in the U.S. House of Representatives. Also I thank him for what the Texas National Guard is doing to try to secure our border in Texas. Mr. Speaker, I yield to…

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 my cochair, Representative Kahele, for his remarks. Also to be noted, the Representative is an Air Force veteran, and he is also a current Air National Guardsman. He has served in multiple theaters including Operation Enduring…

I thank Congressman Cline so much for his remarks. At this time, I would like to introduce Congressman Carter from Georgia's First Congressional District, where they host eight major commands in his State and over 16,000 patriotic…