Let me associate myself with the remarks of Ms. Kaptur. Taunja, thank you for your service to our Nation, your help to both Republicans and Democrats, and to the Nation. We are indebted to you. Good luck to you. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3…

As we begin to conclude debate on H.R. 3219, the Make America Secure Appropriations Act, I am sure I join with Ranking Member Nita Lowey in thanking all the Members of the House for the manner in which this debate has been conducted over…

As we gather here, nearly 250,000 men and women in uniform are deployed in nearly 177 countries in all corners of the globe. Another 2 million Active Guard and Reserve are standing watch back here at home in the United States. They are…

I claim time in opposition to the motion to recommit. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from New Jersey is recognized for 5 minutes.

I am pleased to yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Rogers), the former chairman of the full committee and now the chairman of the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Subcommittee.

Before I close, I just want to take this opportunity to thank Mrs. Lowey for her work, and all of the staff here for the remarkable things they have been doing over the last 3 or 4 weeks. While we may disagree strongly on some issues, our…

I am pleased to yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Smith), the distinguished chairman of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee.

I thank the gentlewoman for her comments. Mr. Chairman, reclaiming my time, in closing, I would remind the House that just yesterday we voted overwhelmingly in a bipartisan way to impose tough new sanctions on three aggressor nations…

I am pleased to yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Idaho (Mr. Simpson) who is the chair of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee on Appropriations.

I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. Palazzo), a valuable member of the committee.

I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Calvert), the chairman of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee on Appropriations.

I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Weber).