Brian Babin: “I thank Mr. Fitzgerald. I appreciate that. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Van Drew), my…”

Four years ago today, 13 brave U.S. service members and 170 civilians were murdered at Abbey Gate in Kabul. It was totally preventable. Biden’s disastrous withdrawal cost American lives.

I reiterate exactly what we said in my opening statement and what Mr. Rouzer has stated. Many times, the opposition has nothing to do with clean water whatsoever. It has been weaponized. We need to expedite this, as Mr. Rouzer, my friend…

We should, however, ensure that we authorize CAISI in a manner that does not undermine future progress on the bill.

I have no further requests for time, and I am prepared to close. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.