William M. ``Mac'' Thornberry: “I have no other speakers other than myself, and I reserve the right to close.”

I have no further requests for time other than myself to close. I reserve the balance of my time.

I support the National Defense Strategy. I completely agree--and I think it makes sense to put greater emphasis on great power competition.

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 demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Washington will be postponed. Amendments En Bloc No. 17 Offered by Mr. Smith of Washington