I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chair, it is a pleasure to stand with the chairman of the committee that has oversight of this important, critical program. The bottom line is that this amendment would unilaterally disarm our…

I commend the gentleman for bringing this important issue to our attention. We support his amendment and commend him for his work. This is something that needs to be done. It is hard to believe that we are still flying Hueys out there, and…

First of all, I would like to recognize the gentleman's passion and perseverance on this issue. I do want to pay tribute to the gentleman's perseverance and strong feelings. We engage in the elevator since we share the same third floor. I…

We are very pleased to support the gentlewoman's amendment, and we thank her for her advocacy on behalf of much-needed modernization of these ammunition plants.

I, again, thank both of the gentlemen from Pennsylvania. Mr. Chair, I yield to the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Visclosky).

Let me thank the gentleman for his amendment and his thoughtfulness and his concerns, which we share about a lot of projects we have invested in in Afghanistan. I understand the gentleman's intentions are well placed. There were a few…

This amendment would create a new office that would require the Department of Defense to make subjective determinations concerning a contractor's or a grant provider's workplace policies. The amendment would delay and disrupt an already…

I am pleased to accept the gentlewoman's amendment, and thank her for her advocacy.

The Department of Defense strongly opposes this amendment. They advise us that it would stigmatize cluster munitions, which are legitimate weapons with clear military utility, and are effective weapons, providing distinct advantages…

I claim time in opposition, but do so reluctantly because the three previous speakers I have a very high regard for. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New Jersey is recognized for 5 minutes.

Again, I will say that I understand the gentleman's concerns. We respect them. We certainly respect his position and knowledge and commitment of the members of his subcommittee. They are experts. We also take a look at the bottom line as…

Let me thank Chairman Shuster for his strong advocacy on behalf of our military, our Army, our depot, and our arsenals. Let me explain why I am opposed to his amendment. This amendment is in response to the committee's decision to make…