We must support efforts for reform in this region.

The issues we will discuss are critically important for U.S. national security.

I know it's late and people are tired, but it's not too late to right a wrong--the wrong that was done was against the schoolchildren of Texas to the tune of $830 million. The Congress is asking the Governor of Texas to do something that…

The underlying FY10 bill already prohibits assistance to Saudi Arabia, unless the Secretary of State determines that it is in our U.S. national interest. Maintaining a relationship with Saudi Arabia is critical to our national security…

Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes.

Madam Chairwoman, I rise in opposition to the Jordan amendment. This amendment would cut an additional $2.5 billion from the State, Foreign Operations title of the CR after the subcommittee has brought significant and thoughtful cuts to…

Mr. Chair, I rise to thank the gentleman for offering this amendment, and I am willing to accept the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. McClintock). The amendment was…

I rise to address the gentleman's amendment to eliminate funding for the East-West Center. Historically the House has not included funding the center in the subcommittee bill, not because the center's work is not useful or is wasteful but…

Mr. Chair, I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Chaffetz). The gentlewoman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes.

Madam Chair, Congress created the U.S. Institute of Peace in 1984 as part of the Defense Authorization Act of 1985. Since that time, USIP has been active on the ground in diverse conflict zones around the world, among them the Balkans…

Madam Chair, I rise in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes.