Steven Palazzo: “I also want to thank full Committee Chairman Lamar Smith for his leadership and trust in doing so.”

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 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…

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…

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…