Kay Granger: “I would urge this Congress to address the need to increase defense spending. Across the board. For every armed service.…”

I reserve the balance of my time. Ms. DeLAURO. Madam Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Madam Speaker, as I said at the outset, this continuing resolution keeps the government open while the Appropriations Committees in the…

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 urge my colleagues to support this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, I want to give my thanks and appreciation to my Democratic colleagues on the committee, especially subcommittee Ranking Members…

The bill before us does not include and reflect the economic realities we face. I urge my colleagues to vote ``no,'' and I yield back the balance of my time. Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, before I conclude, I thank and congratulate Chairman…