I thank the gentleman. Four agents have died since 2009. Four agents have died since 2009.

I want to thank the gentleman. We visited Guantanamo Bay together. I think any Member who has not been down there, you should go down and see what is there. These are important provisions that have been put in appropriation bills for the…

I thank the gentleman for the opportunity to address this important issue, and it is an important one. I can assure him that we will work with him on this as we move forward in the appropriations process. Mr. Chair, I yield back the…

I thank the gentleman for bringing this matter to the attention of the committee and your leadership in making us aware of the pressing need to review Federal forfeiture policies. As you were speaking, I thought: Why don't we ask the…

Well, we may be, and I think that is probably not a bad idea. Mr. Chairman, I yield to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Goodlatte), the chairman of the full Judiciary Committee.

The amendment seeks to fix a problem that does not exist. There is no restriction on use and transfer of domestically produced or traded industrial hemp products or seed. They never sought a license. They have every right to do this had…

I have read that amendment. It says that you are to follow the law. I agree with that, so I accept the amendment.

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…

I reluctantly rise in opposition to the amendment. I understand what the gentlelady is saying, and I think she makes a powerful case, but I think, to bring it back to this bill, the allocation for the bill already represents a cut of $398…

I thank the gentlemen from New Jersey and Massachusetts. I recognize the importance of NOAA's restoration programs, especially the community-based restoration program, and we will work to address your concerns as the bill moves forward…

How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Virginia has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining.

How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Virginia has 4 minutes remaining.

I withdraw the point of order, and I rise in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Virginia is recognized for 5 minutes.

Politico talks about this case and said: The failed prosecution of an alleged Somali pirate--and the fact that that failure could leave him living freely, and permanently, inside U.S. borders--is highlighting anew the risks of trying…

I am concerned what this means for the Bureau of Prisons. I am inclined to maybe take the amendment. I think that is one of the concerns, somebody comes in without knowing.

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. Pursuant to the order of the House of today, the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Doyle) and a Member opposed each will control 5…

The gentleman raises a good point. I am going to oppose the amendment--and I will get into it--but we will be glad to work with them to see what we could. Because I think when you have--and Mr. Fattah knows--when we have had different…

I have no objection to the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Reclaiming my time, I thank the gentleman for his comments and think he is exactly right.

Yes. If he doesn't come up, I would. If he does not come up, I would. I will. I yield back the balance of my time.

I now make a point of order against the amendment because it provides an appropriation for an unauthorized program and, therefore, violates clause 2 of rule XXI. Clause 2 of rule XXI states, in pertinent part: ``An appropriation may not be…

The reason the numbers are what they are, there was an indiscriminate cut by the administration of $75 million. Secondly--and I know the gentleman from Colorado didn't mean this--but you kind of just blew off the DEA agents. A number of…

I have no objection to the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I have no objection to the amendment. I share the opinion that NSF must exercise caution. I should tell Members, the NSF funding here is at an all-time high. This is a Republican committee, if you will. The House and we support the…

I would like to submit the full list of DEA agents who gave their lives to keep our communities safe. Agent Stafford E. Beckett, March 22, 1921; Agent Charles Archie Wood, March 22, 1921; Agent Joseph W. Floyd, May 17, 1922; Agent Bert S…