William M. ``Mac'' Thornberry: “I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Rogers), the distinguished chair of the Strategic…”

I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Turner).

I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. McCaul), the distinguished ranking member of the Foreign Affairs Committee. Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to also thank my good friend from Texas for his service to…

I have only myself to speak, so I reserve the balance of time to close.

This motion is the last opportunity to amend the bill, and it does so, of course, without delaying passage. The bill, as it was considered in committee, authorized $733 billion for defense. Thanks to the work of General Bacon, the…