We are quickly approaching one of the most important deadlines in the recent history of the national security of the United States, the often postponed end of negotiations to halt Iran's nuclear weapons program. I support the goal of…

Before speaking on the motion to recommit, Mr. Visclosky and I would like to thank our consummate professional staff that put this bill together for all of us, headed up by our clerk, Rob Blair; Tim Prince; Paul Terry; Walter Hearne; B.G…

This amendment restricts the use of section 702 of FISA, which is not currently up for reauthorization. The law does not sunset until December of 2017. Any reform to this authority should be fully vetted by the authorizing committees and…

We all agree that bad actors who deny workers basic protections, including wage and overtime pay, shouldn't be rewarded with government contracts funded by taxpayer dollars, but this amendment is unnecessary. There is a suspension and…

Respectfully, I rise in opposition to the gentleman from Arizona's amendment. The Marine Corps has an aviation plan calling for the orderly transfer of this capability to other entities. The East Coast mission will be assumed by the Coast…

I reluctantly rise to oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New Jersey is recognized for 5 minutes.

I appreciate the gentleman raising the issue. Obviously, he is a wonderful representative of the Mariana Islands. However, given the way this amendment is written, it is unclear to me the impact that this may have on our military's future…

Currently, U.S. forces are conducting multiple airstrikes against ISIL in Iraq and Syria. Without this authority, these campaigns would stop immediately. Should this Authorization for Use of Military Force be replaced? Perhaps it should…

As I said a few minutes ago, currently U.S. forces are conducting multiple airstrikes against ISIL in Iraq and Syria. Without this authority, those campaigns would stop. And certainly, much has happened since the authority was first given…

I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New Jersey is recognized for 5 minutes

How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New Jersey has 1\1/2\ minutes remaining.

While I appreciate the sentiment of the amendment, this is a complicated issue--that is an understatement-- with multifaceted policy ramifications that really can't be fully debated in 5 or 10 minutes. The situation in Syria remains highly…