I reserve a point of order. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved.

I insist on my point of order. Mr. Chairman, the amendment proposes to amend portions of the bill not yet read. The amendment may not be considered en bloc under clause 2(f) of rule XXI because the amendment proposes to increase the level…

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Texas.

I appreciate the gentleman from New York's kind words. The committee recognized that suicide remains a very serious problem in the military, particularly among National Guard and Reserve troops. I am proud to say that our bill strongly…

I thank the gentleman, my colleague, for yielding on this important issue. I agree that upgrading these legacy aircraft is vital to our Nation's defense. It is our job, as elected officials, to protect our citizens, and the mission of the…

I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. Womack), a member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee.

As you have so well articulated, the Nation owes an almost unrepayable debt to our men and women in uniform, past and present. As a result of their selfless service, we are absolutely obliged to deliver a full range of benefits that they…

Thank you for yielding the time. The failure to make significant progress on this issue is a national disgrace. Not only are the Departments squandering precious taxpayer dollars, but above all, our troops and veterans are suffering as…

It does us no good to have the Department of Energy agree to a work plan with the Department of Defense which we cannot afford.

the nuclear posture is linked to the defense posture, and God only knows in recent months the defense posture seems to have been shifting all over the damn place.

I am disappointed with the numbers for fusion, both domestic and 18 percent reduction.

I would like to have some more personal reassurance from you that you are working closely with the Department of Defense.