Kay Granger

The administration must reverse course on the situation, or it is going to get worse.

Republicans are working on policies that will grow and strengthen our economy. We will also find ways to reduce spending without impacting our Nation's defense, our commitment to our veterans, or the services that Americans depend upon.

I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Chair, I yield to the gentlewoman from New Jersey (Ms. Sherrill).

I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Chair, I yield to the gentleman from Maine (Mr. Golden).

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendments en bloc offered by the gentlewoman from Connecticut will be postponed. Amendment No. 137 Offered by Ms. Tlaib The Acting…

The President's budget proposes a percentage increase for defense. To put it simply, I don't think it enough to address current threats.

I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee).

I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Danny K. Davis).

As the war in Ukraine has shown us, it is critical that the United States has a warfighting inventory that is flexible, capable, and ready.

I want to begin by restating my serious concern about the inadequacy of the administration's request for defense spending.

I am disappointed by the Department's fiscal year 2023 budget request. Inflation continues to increase costs for all sections--sectors--and the defense industry is not immune to its effects.

Russia's unprovoked, illegal, and appalling invasion of Ukraine must continue to be met with strong resistance from the United States and our allies.

This 4-day CR ensures that there is enough time for the omnibus package to be processed and implemented. I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, I urge a ``yes''…

I urge a ``yes'' vote on this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. I thank Ranking Member Granger, our Senate partners, Chairman Leahy, Vice Chairman Shelby, our…

However, Republicans will not allow the majority to ram through irresponsible spending and harmful policies.

Unfortunately, the defense appropriation bill has fallen victim to partisan politics.

In closing, as I said before, we all know we must pass a CR to keep the government open. But this bill has too many fatal flaws, and passing it is simply a wasted opportunity. We are not any closer to sending a bill to the President's desk…

Iran remains a very real threat to the United States and our allies. As the administration continues its diplomatic efforts, this must be backed by military strength.

We will never forget the events, of course, of 9/11, and must be sure an attack on the United States and our interests abroad can never come from Afghanistan in the future.

I am concerned today about the announcement the President made. He decided to withdraw forces from Afghanistan on September 11.

As recent events have made clear, the transatlantic alliance remains critical to U.S. interests and to the security and defense of Europe.

The urgency to close the digital divide in rural America has never been more clear.

The events of the past year have affected virtually every sector of our economy. This is especially true for our farmers and ranchers.

SOUTHCOM is an extremely important area of operation that frequently doesn't get the priority it deserves because of conflicts in other areas of the world.