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…

I served on the Naval Academy Board for 5 years, and I know there is some issues in some people's mind as to whether this executive order either strengthens or weakens the case for rape shield, but I was appalled by what happened there. So…

I thank the gentleman from Florida for his comments and reserve the balance of my time.

Let me first salute the gentleman from Alabama for his strong advocacy on behalf of the littoral combat ship, and let me say that the littoral combat ship plays an extremely important role in the future of the Navy's fleet. In fact, the…

Let me thank my colleague from New Jersey for raising this important issue. We believe this proposal to be an extremely risky proposition because the KC-10 provides a particularly vital link in the air bridge that enables global operations…

I would like to join with the ranking member in commending you for this colloquy and for the purpose of the colloquy. Mr. Chairman, as you know, we share, love, and represent a number of Ukrainian Americans, and we know their plight, and…

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. I strongly support her amendment. What was particularly galling in the Guantanamo transfer of these detainees was that the Taliban were able to choose the people they wanted released, and then the…

I withdraw my reservation, with the understanding the gentleman from California will be withdrawing his amendment.

Well, I am a strong supporter of the Joint Strike Fighter and, indeed, the B-61. We are doing things to make sure that it is everything that we anticipate it should be. I think the issue is worth discussing, but it was my understanding…

I know all members of our committee appreciate your advocacy and obviously your special knowledge and view of spinal cord injuries. We don't get involved in the process of funding grants, but when you brought to our attention the fact that…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. It is a small investment which this amendment would eliminate. We want to have air superiority for decades to come. It is money that I think needs to be kept in there. It would be a great mistake to move…

Thank you for talking about this very important issue. I appreciate it and yield back the balance of my time.