Steven Palazzo: “We simply cannot afford to do without this research.”

I thank the gentleman for his remarks. I thank you, Madam Speaker, for allowing me to host this Special Order today. It was great to hear from each of my colleagues on the importance of our Guardsmen and Reservists. I thank all who…

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…

The likelihood--I don't think there are any handicappers in Las Vegas giving us good odds at making sure that we get our work done on time.

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…