I rise in very, very, very strong support of the amendment and will increase the funding and work with you to do what we possibly can. I appreciate the gentlewoman's interest and advocacy for space technology, as well as her cooperation in…

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

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 gentleman for his efforts on this. I want to personally tell you that I appreciate it. I also appreciate the fact that Greta Van Susteren was down there. I watched one of the interviews. It is painful to watch, to see how a…

I think we have--we never saw the amendment, and it is really pretty tough to really--but just looking at it quickly, I think we are at a record level for cyber, ever, in the history of this great body. The gentleman has a good point. He…

Out of courtesy to the gentleman from Pennsylvania, I will reserve my point of order. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved.

I accept the amendment. I understand it says you must follow the law. I accept the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson…

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…

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…

We have now spent more than 15 hours debating and amending this bipartisan bill--and I appreciate Mr. Fattah's help in it--that sufficiently and responsibly funds Federal programs that provide for our safety and economic well-being. This…

I think it is a good amendment, and I accept the amendment. I yield back the balance of my time.