Political Quotes

“Madam Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Chair, I would like to begin by thanking the Rules Committee for making my amendment in order, as well as Chairman Visclosky and Ranking Member Calvert for their hard work on this division of the appropriations package. Madam Chair, I offer this bipartisan amendment with my good friends and colleagues, Mr. Lamborn and Mr. Lieu, in support of electromagnetic railgun, a technology that has been described as ``revolutionary'' and a potential multimission ``game changer.'' The electromagnetic railgun truly transforms naval power projection. This technology can rapidly launch high-velocity projectiles capable of precision strikes at a range of more than 100 miles, all without the need for combustible propellants or motors. Ships deploying with this system will have longer ranges, deeper magazines, and lower cost-per- shot than conventional naval artillery. This technology has already received initial investments; however, current and future investment is absolutely vital to ensure the railgun module being designed is built to meet the needs of the Future Surface Combatant specifications and can be tested aboard existing naval vessels. The additional $10 million provided by this amendment will help keep delivery of an integrated prototype mount system on its original timeline of being ready by 2021.…”