William M. ``Mac'' Thornberry: “I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Turner), the chair of the Subcommittee on Tactical Air…”

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…

The underlying bill, as Chairman Smith pointed out a few moments ago, is consistent with the 2-year budget agreement, which was made last year. It turns out, many of the sponsors of this amendment voted for that 2-year budget agreement…

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX, a 5-minute vote on the motion to recommit will be followed by a 5-minute vote on passage of H.R. 2500, if ordered, and the…

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…