William M. ``Mac'' Thornberry: “I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Franks), the distinguished vice chair of the Subcommittee on…”

Here is a summary of the situation. On an issue of serious interest and concern to Members on both sides of the aisle, the current House leadership has brought to the floor the most extreme proposals, with limited debate, and absolutely no…

I presume the chair has no further speakers and, therefore, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I want to, again, thank each and every one of the members of the House Armed Services Committee. Every one of them, Republican…

I have no further requests for this en bloc package. I urge its support, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I think that ought to alarm all of us who care about this institution and care about our ability to work together on behalf of the country's national security.