Kay Granger: “I approach this issue from the perspective of preserving our national security and protecting our national interest.”

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

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

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…

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.