Tom Marino: “I see that as signaling to Putin that the United States does not care to get involved in these foreign affairs.”

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment, although I am not opposed to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I was unable to vote on Friday, January 11 due to personal reasons. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: ``yea'' for rollcall No. 26, ``nay'' for rollcall No. 27, ``yea'' for rollcall No. 28, and ``yea'' for rollcall No. 29…

I stand by this is as a good solid piece of legislation.

We are really talking about how we treat some of the most disadvantaged people in our society at a key and difficult time in their lives.