Rodney Frelinghuysen

We're pleased to accept the gentleman from Minnesota's amendment, and we salute him for his advocacy. I could tell you from a personal visit from a soldier who lost his sight, Tim Fallon from Long Valley, New Jersey, who came into my…

I want to thank the gentlewoman for bringing this issue to our attention. I have no objection to it. I accept it. I think its assessment would be valuable to be made.

I withdraw my point of order. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman's point of order is withdrawn.

Normally the committee is given the courtesy of seeing amendments that come to the floor. This is the third time today, I believe, the gentleman from Massachusetts has shown a lack of courtesy in letting the committee have copies of his…

We would like a copy of the amendment, please. I reserve a point of order until we have had a chance to look it over. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New Jersey reserves a point of order. The gentleman from Massachusetts is recognized…

I thank the gentlemen for their comments, and we share in their support of a strong organic industrial base and a strong, ready military. We are pleased to work closely with members of the army depot and arsenal delegation throughout the…

From the Clerk's reading, we've reached the limitations portion of the bill, and we would encourage Members having amendments for us to consider in that arena, or portion, this would be the appropriate time for them to come forward. I…

The Joint IED Defeat fund recognizes the fact that we're still a nation at war. The young men and women who come back from war--and God forbid, some come back having paid the ultimate sacrifice, but many come back with unbelievable wounds…

I strongly object to the arbitrary reductions to the Operations and Maintenance, Defense-Wide appropriations account. The Operations and Maintenance appropriations account funding, as Mr. Young stated a few minutes ago, is critical to the…

I thank the gentleman from Virginia for bringing these concerns to my attention. I agree that we must assure that Federal agencies and regulations are not contributing to unnecessary delays that harm economic development and job creation…

The gentleman highlights some very difficult issues that deserve our attention, and I especially share my colleague's concern about gasoline prices, and that's why the committee has focused on trying to reduce gas prices in the future…

I make a point of order against the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman may state his point of order.

I yield to the gentleman from Virginia for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy.

I assure the gentlemen from Pennsylvania that I share their concern with the funding of the inland system and the solvency of the Inland Waterways Trust Fund. This is why you see extensive report language on the Olmsted Locks and Dam and…

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 to a…

I suspect, Madam Chair, that the ranking member, Mr. Visclosky, and I are going to use this opportunity to thank a whole host of people who have allowed us to bring this bill to the floor and, we hope, to a very successful conclusion…

Reclaiming my time, I want to also note this is the last Energy and Water bill that Mr. Dicks will be participating in. And I say on behalf of our committee that we've always known that you're fully engaged in every subcommittee where you…

I reserve a point of order on the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The point of order is reserved. Pursuant to the order of the House of Tuesday, June 5, 2012, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio) and a Member opposed each will control 10…

I take exception to any claim that our bill unnecessarily increases spending. There is one reason that this bill is $188 million above fiscal year 2000: it's defense, national security. Many Members may not realize it, but nearly one…

I would like to thank the chairman for yielding, and I rise in support of the Homeland Security appropriations bill. Our Nation lives with the memory of September 11, 2001, each and every day. We can never take back the events of that day…

Let me reassure my colleague that I share his concern for fixing the infrastructure that was damaged in last year's flood events. In fact, we provided, through our committee, $1.7 billion in additional funding to the Corps of Engineers…

I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I rise in support of the gentleman's amendment and recognize his advocacy for nonproliferation. I share my colleague's concerns about the National Nuclear Security Administration's management of the…

I would like to move to strike the last word and yield some additional time to the gentleman, another 5 minutes, if he is so inclined. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New Jersey has already used the time available to him by striking…

I share the gentlelady's concern on the Department's continued off-budget use of its uranium transfer authority to circumvent the appropriations process and avoid congressional oversight. Congressional oversight is essential in order to…

I raise a point of order against the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman may state his point of order.