Rodney Frelinghuysen

I thank the gentleman for yielding to me. I understand the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office's mission is to provide the families of servicemembers lost in battle or taken as prisoners of war with information and, in…

I reclaim my time, and I urge a ``no'' vote on this amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. Miller). The question was taken; and the…

I appreciate the gentleman's interest in defending our borders, appreciate your raising this important issue, and we support your amendment. Thank you for yielding.

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

I have one additional comment. It is interesting that many of the press reports on this crisis situation--at least on the east coast--don't point out that many of these children are in military installations. I want to commend the…

I insist on my point of order. Mr. Chairman, the amendment proposes to amend portions of the bill not yet read. The amendment may not be considered en bloc under clause 2(f) of rule XXI because the amendment proposes to increase the level…

Let me stipulate at the onset that the A-10 Thunderbolt is a tremendous aircraft. We have heard it from somebody who piloted one, and certainly we are listening to our colleagues from the respective States that have A-10s, and they could…

We have no objection to the gentleman's amendment. Personally, I believe in the nuclear triad. We have checked with the Armed Services Committee, which is the authorizing committee, and they have no problem with the language.

I appreciate the gentleman bringing this important issue to my attention. A month or two ago you brought me together with some national leaders that are involved in modeling and simulation, and it was a real education for me. So like you…

I reserve a point of order. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved.

We have $19 million specifically to address the high incidence of suicide among our special operators, so it is not only servicewide, but we recognize the special burdens that special operators bear through their incredible work.

While I recognize the gentleman's concerns that the wounded warrior care program is effectively and efficiently monitored--and perhaps an outside group taking a look at it would not be a bad idea in and of itself--but removing $20 million…

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

Could we have it read so we know which amendment we are working on? Otherwise, I will reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will continue to read. The Clerk continued to read.

The President's budget requested $208.4 million for these Formerly Used Defense Sites. It is important to clean up these properties that have been used by the Department of Defense. May I say, our bill already provides $25 million for the…

I appreciate the gentleman from New York's kind words. The committee recognized that suicide remains a very serious problem in the military, particularly among National Guard and Reserve troops. I am proud to say that our bill strongly…

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 California and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes…

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

I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. Womack), a member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee.

I thank the gentleman, my colleague, for yielding on this important issue. I agree that upgrading these legacy aircraft is vital to our Nation's defense. It is our job, as elected officials, to protect our citizens, and the mission of the…

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Texas.

I withdraw my reservation and seek the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New Jersey is recognized for 5 minutes.

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 Florida and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes…

I am pleased to yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Rogers), the chairman of the full Committee on Appropriations.