John Culberson

Thank you, David. I think it is so important for each and every one of us, if we get an opportunity, we run across a law enforcement officer, just walk up and tell them how much we love them and appreciate them and that we have got their…

Thank you, Dr. Babin. Madam Speaker, I yield to my colleague from California (Mr. Valadao) to speak on behalf of his constituents and the people of California of their love and respect for our law enforcement officers.

Dr. Young looked at that young family and said: I want you to know that your father, your husband, did not die in vain because he has steeled the resolve of this Nation to stand behind every man and woman in uniform that defends our…

Thank you, Sanford. I know the State of Georgia loves and admires law enforcement as much as we do. I am privileged to yield to my neighbor and colleague from Texas, Judge Ted Poe.

I claim the time in opposition, although I am not in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from South Carolina will be postponed. Amendment No. 3 Offered by Mr. King of Iowa

I am glad to do so. Madam Chair, again, the amendment is agreed to unanimously. I strongly support the gentleman from Kentucky's amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by…

We accept the amendment, agree with the reasoning that the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Massie) has laid forth. I believe the amendment is acceptable to the minority as well. So the amendment is agreed to unanimously. I reserve the balance…

I claim the time in opposition, although I support the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

Yes, but the ATF was attempting to use--the statute says you cannot use armor-piercing ammunition that includes depleted uranium, beryllium, and it has some very specific things. As Mr. Massie said, the Congress was focused on the content…

I completely agree, and I join my ranking member in accepting this amendment and working with you. If there is something we didn't spot or anticipate, we will work it out. But I think the gentleman has got a good amendment, and I would…

I do want to express my support for the gentleman's amendment. I think it is very important that we restrict this or any other President's ability to enter into agreements that would interfere with our rights as Americans, would interfere…

I claim the time in opposition, although I am not opposed to the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

With that, I would urge Members to oppose the amendment and urge Members to vote ``no'', and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Grayson). The…

Yes. And I am asking a question. I was an attorney myself. I defended businesses in civil litigation, and any settlement agreement that we worked on was done confidentially. And I would ask Mr. Grayson, did you ever disclose a confidential…

That is why I am asking a question. I am asking you, did you ever release the terms of a settlement agreement you were negotiating before it was final? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Texas controls the time.

Did you ever release a negotiated settlement agreement to the public before it was finalized?

I would like to reiterate that I agree with the gentleman from Georgia. This does not change existing law. It simply states that if you expect to receive Federal money, you need to be in compliance with Federal law. It is pretty straight…

I support the gentleman's amendment, and I withdraw the point of order. The Acting CHAIR. The point of order is withdrawn.

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved.

I reserve the point of order. I will withdraw its assertion at this time, but I reserve it pending the gentleman's conclusion and withdrawal of the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman's earlier point of order is withdrawn. A point…

I reserve my point of order. Once the gentleman withdraws, I will withdraw the point of order, but we do need to conclude this. We will work together with Mr. Fattah on juvenile justice to keep young people out of prison. The Acting CHAIR…

If the gentleman withdraws the amendment, I withdraw my point of order. The Acting CHAIR. Does the gentleman seek to withdraw the amendment?

I want to, if I could, express my support for the ranking member's comments, but I do need to assert the point of order.

I will assert my point of order against the amendment, depending on what the gentleman intends to do. Does the gentleman intend to withdraw the amendment?