Could we focus on Iran?

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…