I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from the Golden Gate State of California (Mr. Hunter), a distinguished subcommittee chairman of the Armed Services Committee.

Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Hinojosa) at the request of the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Cuellar), who is my original Democrat sponsor.

Mr. Chairman, we have had a very enlightening debate for the last hour. I would say 30 Members of Congress have stood up and spoken either in favor or opposition to the bill. I want it to be noted that a large number of my friends on the…

Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. Mimi Walters), a cosponsor of the bill.

Mr. Chair, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from California (Mr. Costa) on behalf of the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Cuellar).

Mr. Chairman, I rise in, as I just said I would, double enthusiastic support of her amendment, but I am going to be looking on that board when it comes time to vote. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. Chairman, I rise in enthusiastic support of the gentlewoman's amendment and ask that it be voted for on a voice vote. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman…

Mr. Chairman, I do support the gentleman's amendment. I want to commend him for his leadership on this issue. I hope we will accept it on a voice vote. I see Mr. Rush. I am willing to yield to my good friend from Chicago (Mr. Rush) if he…

Mr. Chairman, we will put the gentleman from Illinois down as undecided on the bill. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Flores), who is the chairman of the Republican Study Committee and a member of the…

I yield the gentleman an additional 30 seconds on behalf of the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Cuellar).

Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Cuellar), my chief sponsor, the gentleman that represents south Texas and the Eagle Ford Shale.