This amendment sends, I think, the wrong message to the Iraqi people, who have suffered a great deal, and of course I recognize the loss of our soldiers and the sacrifice of our soldiers and their families. I think this is a very…

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

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 The reservation is withdrawn.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

I strongly oppose this amendment. This amendment is very vaguely crafted. It could have undue consequences. This very short amendment would make no funds available for ``the purpose of conducting combat operations in Afghanistan after…

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.

Objection. The Acting CHAIR. Objection is heard. The Clerk will continue to read. The Clerk continued to read. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 628, the gentleman from Florida and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes…

I oppose this amendment. This amendment, while disguised as a funding limitation, is really an attempt to put in place a major policy change that does not belong on our bill. It would essentially repeal the 2001 Authorization for Use of…

I thank the gentleman from Florida for yielding. Thank you for bringing this important issue to our attention. It is important that we get this right, and you put a very personal face on something which needs correction to make sure we…

I thank the gentleman for his comments. Madam Chair, these are not weapons of mass destruction. What a ridiculous characterization, respectfully. These vehicles, these aircraft are used to protect American citizens, and the law enforcement…

The Department of Defense Excess Property Program provides surplus military equipment to State and local civilian law enforcement agencies for use in counternarcotics, counterterrorism operations, and to enhance officer safety. It has…

I was on that Academy Board of Visitors for a number of years. The inability of the leadership of that academy, and to think that this midshipman had to go through this 30 hours is outrageous, so I commend you for what you have put forward…