Rodney Frelinghuysen

I urge opposition to this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Yoho). The amendment was rejected. Amendment No. 42 Offered by Ms. Gabbard…

Recent disaster events in Yemen and, most recently, frightening developments both in Iraq and Syria have shown that terrorist affiliates and new terrorist groups are on the rise. This amendment would effectively eliminate the President's…

I urge opposition to the amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Polis). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the…

I concur with the ranking member's comments most strongly. I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Hawaii (Ms. Gabbard). The question was taken; and the Chair…

I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Chairman, I thank the ranking member. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Lee), one of the sponsors of this amendment.

I want to thank our colleague for raising this issue. May I say that I associate my comments with the ranking member as well. Mr. Putin uses Russia's vast energy reserves as a political tool--we know that--to support his aspirations in…

I appreciate the gentleman bringing this issue to our attention, and I am pleased to accept his amendment.

Before I yield to Ranking Member Visclosky, let me say that Dr. Afridi needs to be freed. We certainly want to go on public record that Pakistan needs to free this man who did remarkable things. He needs to be recognized for his courage…

The gentleman's amendment would restore a funding reduction and increase funding above the President's budget request for the Navy power projection advanced technology line. While the Navy's high-energy laser program has its merits, it is…

I continue to oppose the amendment. Relating to the newer munitions that I talked about a few minutes ago, with improved performance, Human Rights Watch stated that, in perhaps the greatest technological advance, Sensor Fuzed weapon…

I rise reluctantly knowing that the gentleman is extremely knowledgeable and is a strong advocate for some very important things that relate to our missile defense. However, I do believe in responsible budgeting, which is a prerogative of…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I appreciate the gentleman's concerns and share those concerns very deeply, as do all members of our committee. Concerns about PFCs have been proliferating nationwide as more evidence becomes available…

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment to give the gentleman a further opportunity to make his case, and I also recognize his leadership on this important issue. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from New Jersey…

The majority and minority have agreed to this en bloc amendment package. These are noncontroversial amendments that cover topics such as lung cancer, personnel security, and gulf war illness. The sponsors of the amendments have agreed to…

Let me thank Chairman Shuster for his strong advocacy on behalf of our military, our Army, our depot, and our arsenals. Let me explain why I am opposed to his amendment. This amendment is in response to the committee's decision to make…

This amendment would create a new office that would require the Department of Defense to make subjective determinations concerning a contractor's or a grant provider's workplace policies. The amendment would delay and disrupt an already…

Again, I will say that I understand the gentleman's concerns. We respect them. We certainly respect his position and knowledge and commitment of the members of his subcommittee. They are experts. We also take a look at the bottom line as…

I strongly oppose the gentleman's amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Mulvaney). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair…

I thank the gentleman from New York for his advocacy on behalf of some remarkable installations in the State of New York. May I say we have a very close working relationship through Picatinny Arsenal. Firepower is important, considering…

I claim time in opposition, but do so reluctantly because the three previous speakers I have a very high regard for. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New Jersey is recognized for 5 minutes.

Let me say I support the gentleman's amendment. I think it makes good sense. I understand his rationale and strong feelings as to why it needs to take effect.

Before I yield my time, how much time remains on my side? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New Jersey has 2 minutes remaining.

For years, the production and trafficking of heroin in Afghanistan has provided an important source of revenue to the Taliban and other antigovernment forces in the region. It is estimated the Taliban receives between $70 million and $100…

First of all, I would like to recognize the gentleman's passion and perseverance on this issue. I do want to pay tribute to the gentleman's perseverance and strong feelings. We engage in the elevator since we share the same third floor. I…

In closing, there has been progress in Afghanistan. As long as we have nearly 10,000 troops over there, this is one of the things we need to focus on because it has a lot to do with protecting those that are there fighting on our behalf…