I have mixed views as well. Obviously, Israel is a strong ally, and were it not for Kazakhstan, we perhaps wouldn't be able to do some things militarily to support our troops that are both in Afghanistan and Iraq. I think that it bears…

I still oppose the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur). The amendment was rejected. Amendment Offered by Mr. McClintock…

I reserve a point of order on the gentlewoman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The point of order is reserved. The gentlewoman from Ohio is recognized for 5 minutes.

The amendment of the gentleman from Texas will allow the Corps to use the A-76 process at its discretion. It will not require that anything in particular be contracted out. I agree with the gentleman that, particularly during this time of…

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The CHAIR. The point of order is reserved. The gentleman from Connecticut is recognized for 5 minutes. {time} 1530

Unfortunately and reluctantly, I must oppose the gentleman from Louisiana's amendment. {time} 1500 Mr. Chairman, I share the gentleman's concern for sufficiently maintaining our waterways as necessary to realizing the national economic…

I am very sympathetic to those that have been devastated by floods in Missouri and in other States across the Nation. It's a very personal thing for many Members of Congress who look to their congressional districts and see the loss of…

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, I am pleased to bring the fiscal year 2012 Energy and Water appropriations bill before the House this afternoon. Before I begin my remarks, let me thank the full chairman, Mr…

I have no further requests for time, and I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. All time for general debate has expired.

I oppose the gentleman from Arizona's amendment, which would cut $3.6 billion from the Overseas Contingencies Operations budget. The committee believes that the Army's fiscal year 2012 operation and maintenance requests for Overseas…

I make a point of order against the amendment because it proposes to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriation bill and therefore violates clause 2 of rule XXI. The rule states in pertinent part: ``An amendment to…

I make a point of order against the amendment because it proposes to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriation bill and therefore violates clause 2 of rule XXI. The rule states in pertinent part: ``An amendment to…