William M. ``Mac'' Thornberry: “As a point of parliamentary inquiry, Mr. Chairman, who has the right to close on this amendment? The Acting CHAIR. The…”

I am prepared to close, and I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McADAMS. Mr. Speaker, explosive nuclear testing is not necessary to ensure that our stockpile remains safe, and nothing in this amendment would change that. Explosive…

If China is indeed the pacing threat, then part of the responsibility of this committee is think about the personnel and equipment and training that is needed.

I have no further speakers at this time, and I reserve the balance of my time.

I believe that we have to be clear-eyed about the threat that emanates from North Korea, not only against us, but our allies.