I thank the gentleman for yielding. We support your amendment. As you said, it is similar to what the bill carried last year and what was a provision in the armed services bill, so we are supportive of it. We're obviously mindful and…

Certainly I appreciate the gentleman's passion on this issue and agree that is an important issue that needs to be addressed. As he is aware, Mr. Chairman, the Department estimates it will take multiple years and a significant investment…

It is in our interest that we have a strong, stable, moderate, and truly democratic Egypt. It's in the best interests of both our countries. We've had a 30-year relationship, and those interests would be damaged if we decide to in any way…

Reclaiming my time, it was my understanding with Mr. Young that the gentleman would consider withdrawing the amendment if we gave a commitment to continue to work with him on this very important issue, which he has dedicated so much time…

I thank the gentleman for the time and rise in support of his rule and the underlying Department of Defense appropriations bill for fiscal year 2014. First of all, I congratulate my chairman, Mr. Rogers, and also Defense chairman, Mr…

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

We're pleased to accept the amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from New Hampshire (Ms. Shea-Porter). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 22…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, if this Strategic Partnership Agreement involves the protection of our American troops and our allies, then there's good reason to oppose this amendment. This is an agreement between two…

I look forward to working with the gentleman. Amendment No. 17 Offered by Mr. Nugent The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 17 printed in House Report 113-170.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Let me associate myself with your remarks. Respectfully, we need to assure we have a relationship with the Pakistani Government to make sure that their nuclear weapons capacity is well secured. And while…

I thank the ranking member for yielding to me. I rise to oppose the gentleman's amendment. Mr. Chairman, according to the President's own budget request: The Afghan Infrastructure Fund has been an invaluable resource in support of…

I rise to claim the time in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New Jersey is recognized for 5 minutes.