John Culberson

I understand the gentleman is going to withdraw the amendment, and I continue to reserve the balance of my time.

I look forward to working with the gentleman from Massachusetts. I recognize how important the Northeast Multispecies Sector Management Program is, and I look forward to working with the gentleman and my colleague from Philadelphia as we…

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

Let me point out to all the Members of the House and those listening here this evening that the section Mr. Nadler attempts to strike is the only thing standing between President Barack Obama and his attempt to close Guantanamo Bay and…

I do understand the gentleman's concern. My constituents and all of us were upset with the ATF's attempt to ban .223 ammunition, but they did the right thing: they withdrew the ammo ban after I had a heart-to-heart with them. By doing the…

The gentleman has a good amendment, and I encourage the House to support it. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Gosar). The amendment was…

I want to point out the language Mr. Farr is attempting to strike. It reads: No funds made available to do business with the Cuban military or the intelligence services. The only thing standing between President Barack Obama's attempt to…

Reclaiming my time, I want to point out the Manufacturing Extension program is already fully funded. They have got $130 million set aside for the program in the bill; and, quite frankly, the amendment would endanger the public because we…

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

I claim the time in opposition, but I am not opposed to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Woodall). Without objection, the gentleman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I yield to the gentleman from Colorado if he would like to engage in a colloquy.

I reserve a point of order against the gentlewoman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. Pursuant to House Resolution 287, the gentlewoman from Connecticut and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair…

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. Pursuant to House Resolution 287, the gentleman from Arizona and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes…

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.

I have no additional speakers, and I reserve the balance of my time.

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 think the gentleman has a good amendment, and I would encourage Members to support it. I yield to the gentleman from Pennsylvania.

Could I inquire as to how much time remains on each side? The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Duncan of Tennessee). The gentleman from Texas has 7\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Pennsylvania has 1 minute remaining.

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…

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.

The gentleman from Florida I know has worked in the past as an attorney and represented clients and undoubtedly has settled cases before. And those settlement agreements, those negotiations, when you were designing those agreements, Mr…

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

It is my pleasure to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Walberg), my good friend.

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?