Kay Granger: “When I was at Fort Worth it had at 370,000 people, and it now has 800,000 people.”

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.

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 gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Danny K. Davis).

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…