Kay Granger: “The needs have never been greater. New and troubling conflicts have broken out in South Sudan and the Central African…”

I thank the gentleman from Tennessee for his important contribution to this bill. He has been wonderful to work with side by side, and I appreciate that very much. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from…

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. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Danny K. Davis).

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