Rodney Frelinghuysen

I appreciate the gentleman's passion on the issue and his consistent passion. For the record, Mr. Chairman, the Coalition Support Fund allows the Secretary of Defense, as was true of his predecessor, to reimburse any key cooperating nation…

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.

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 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 would like to point out that these reimbursements are made to maintain some 186,000 Pakistani forces along 1,600 miles of border between Afghanistan and Pakistan to deter border conflict, movement, counterterrorism-counterinsurgency…

The Department of Defense strongly opposes this amendment. They advise us that it would stigmatize cluster munitions, which are legitimate weapons with clear military utility, and are effective weapons, providing distinct advantages…

Let me thank the gentleman for his amendment and his thoughtfulness and his concerns, which we share about a lot of projects we have invested in in Afghanistan. I understand the gentleman's intentions are well placed. There were a few…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chair, it is a pleasure to stand with the chairman of the committee that has oversight of this important, critical program. The bottom line is that this amendment would unilaterally disarm our…

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…

We are very pleased to support the gentlewoman's amendment, and we thank her for her advocacy on behalf of much-needed modernization of these ammunition plants.

I, again, thank both of the gentlemen from Pennsylvania. Mr. Chair, I yield to the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Visclosky).

I commend the gentleman for bringing this important issue to our attention. We support his amendment and commend him for his work. This is something that needs to be done. It is hard to believe that we are still flying Hueys out there, and…

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…

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…

I am pleased to accept the gentlewoman's amendment, and thank her for her advocacy.

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…

The committee recognizes the important role of the Reserve, including the Army National Guard, as well as the Air National Guard, as a flexible and ready force that contributes to our cyber preparedness. I thank the gentleman from…

I would like to join with Ranking Member Visclosky in taking a moment to thank the hardworking and effective staff of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense. These are truly professional men and women who work on behalf of our national…

How much time remains on both sides? The CHAIR. The gentleman from New Jersey has 17\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Indiana has 18 minutes remaining.

I am all for asking for more. I think we are getting our clocks cleaned in the Arctic.

I mean, that is disturbing.

It is my understanding that you are here to endorse moving ahead with this locally preferred plan.

It has been a substantial investment.

I understand the initial locally preferred plan waiver package was submitted to the New York District in March of last year.

I would like to express the fact that I am grateful for the good work of the New York District in light of what happened by Hurricane Sandy, some of the things that were done.