Rodney Frelinghuysen

We always weigh in on the side of diplomacy and good relations, but in reality they are denying us areas.

We need today 38 amphibious ships, gray hull ships to do combat. To do the business of the world today, we would need 50.

I thank the chairman for yielding. I thank him for his leadership, and I thank Ranking Member Lowey as well. They both deserve credit for moving this bill. As we begin consideration of this important legislation this afternoon, I want to…

I thank the chair of the full committee for yielding, and I rise in support of the continuing resolution. We must pass this continuing resolution to keep the Federal Government open and operating for taxpayers. Mr. Speaker, as you know…

I support this amendment. ISIS needs to be confronted, and sooner rather than later. However, in the weeks and months to come, this House must use its oversight powers under the Constitution to monitor this strategy and demand changes when…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I stand with Israel. There are certain principles that govern the conduct of nations that are so basic--so fundamental--that the world should never have to be reminded of them. The most…

Let me thank Chairman Crenshaw and Ranking Member Serrano for this opportunity to propose this amendment. Mr. Chairman, I am happy to yield the remainder of my time to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Crenshaw), the chairman of the…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. The amount otherwise provided by this Act…

This amendment would reduce the amount available for the National Security Council staff by $4.2 million, or by approximately one-third. The National Security Council staff is the President's staff. They serve solely to provide advice to…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Chair, I want to make it clear that we are not giving any funds and assistance to the Governments of Iran and Syria. When and if the chemical weapons leave Syria, there may be a third party that we…

Let me associate myself with the ranking member's comments. Whether somebody comes through our office or if we visit a military installation in the Middle East and somebody comes up with an issue that affects them personally--or their…

Well, sir, you indeed are a gentleman, too, and it has been a pleasure to work with you. We are blessed with a remarkable staff that has met the needs of every Member of Congress, regardless of political party. We have considered their…

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. Pursuant to House Resolution 628, the gentleman from Texas and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the…

Let me join with the ranking member. Reluctantly, I do oppose it. I agree that Fort Huachuca is a national asset, and we want to commend you for, obviously, reacting to, perhaps, news that might be on the wire service that there is…

I make a point of order against the amendment because it proposes to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriation bill and, therefore, it violates clause 2 of rule XXI. The rule states in pertinent part: ``An…

The gentleman is correct in one respect: the House does not have, nor does our bill show, any specific amount for Pakistan, but we anticipate the administration will come forward with a figure which may be similar to last year. There are…

I make a point of order against the amendment because it proposes to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriation bill and, therefore, violates clause 2 of rule XXI. The rule states in pertinent part: ``An amendment…

I reserve a point of order against the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. Pursuant to House Resolution 628, the gentleman from Texas and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes…

With strong leadership from Chairman Rogers and Ranking Member Lowey, our bill already funds the administration's request for electronic health records. This includes $124 million for interoperability efforts for the two current systems of…

As we move towards the finish line and consider the last amendments to our Defense Appropriations bill, large thanks should be extended to the remarkable staff that make up the Defense Subcommittee. I know I join with my ranking member…

I reserve a point of order. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. Pursuant to House Resolution 628, the gentleman from Arizona and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Arizona.

We need to keep a relationship with Pakistan. There are some issues that have divided us. When Mr. Visclosky and I were in Pakistan earlier this year, we made it quite evident that we were concerned about some of the things that occurred…

I make a point of order against the amendment because it proposes to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriation bill and, therefore, violates clause 2 of rule XXI. The rule states in pertinent part: ``An amendment…

Let me thank the gentleman for his incredible service on the House Armed Services Committee. May I say that the Defense Appropriations Committee has worked very closely with Chairman McKeon as well as with you, and as you know, our bill…

I am pleased to accept your amendment. I yield to Mr. Visclosky, if you care to make any comments.