Floyd Spence

H.R. 4205 simply removes the sunset date for the rules on the procurement of non-U.S. ball and roller bearings. Bearings remain among the items specified in title X, section 2534, as being subject to the requirements of that section.

He was a valiant warrior and a true patriot, who inspired many to do their best.

For his service in the Vietnam Conflict, Elliott Williams received the Medal of Honor, the Navy Cross, two Silver Stars, the Navy and Marine Corps Medal, three Bronze Stars, three Purple Hearts, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry.

Elliott Williams exhibited great valor when faced with overwhelming forces.

I have had a long-standing interest in seeing justice done in this case. The gentleman can be assured that I support the timely payment of compensation from the German Government in response to claims from surviving family members…

Mr. Speaker, we do not live in a safe world. The defense of our Nation, which is one of our fundamental responsibilities in the Constitution, is an issue that should unite all Americans regardless of ideology. Less than 1 percent of our…

In light of the emerging evidence of North Korea's missile threat to the United States and our forces in the region, the conferees expanded the provision to include not just Taiwan but all of our allies in the Asian Pacific region. This is…

I share the gentleman's views on the results of the programs, such as Reuse Technology Adoption Program, and the contribution such programs can make towards stretching the increasingly limited research and development funds available to…

I take this time really to return the compliment. The gentleman from New York (Mr. Solomon) has been one of the biggest defenders of our military in this Congress. Mr. Speaker, I have been here for 28 years. I have seen a lot of people…

I rise to address the matter before the House regarding the four Articles of Impeachment that have been reported by the Committee on the Judiciary

Mr. Speaker, if I had my personal opinion to express at this time, I would say in summation that the conference report does not provide enough for the defense of our country. Most people do not realize the condition we find ourselves in…

I assure the gentleman that there is nothing in the conference report that alters the existing law that the intent of Congress is to encourage ESOP creation and operation, as clearly spelled out in Public Law 94-455. In fact, Section 844…

The gentleman is correct. Although the conference report specifically directs $35.2 million of the $40.2 million for vehicle upgrades and modifications, it does allow the Army to procure either reactive armor tiles or driver thermal…

Although the committee has no knowledge of the claims by the gentleman in his district, I will agree that a GAO study is timely, since the Congress has taken serious steps to ensure a strong manufacturing program in the Department of…

Mr. Chairman, we look back at history. What is being said today on both sides of the aisle is not a whole lot different from what we experienced before. if we look back at history, we always have found people who thought we were doing too…

Mr. Chairman, I might add this particular point. As a lot of people realize, the gentleman from Mississippi [Mr. Montgomery] is retiring after this year, and personally I would like to offer him my gratitude for all he has meant to this…

I would like to assure the gentleman that we are going to revisit this question. It is a very important question. The people of this country do not realize that we are not defenders right now against intercontinental ballistic missiles…

I rise today to pay tribute to our late colleague, Sam Hall of Texas. It is with a great degree of sadness that I recognize his passing. Sam Hall was a true gentleman and a statesman. It was an honor for me to serve with him in the…