William M. ``Mac'' Thornberry: “I would inform the gentleman that I have no additional requests for time, and I reserve the balance of my time in order…”

Those of us on the Armed Services Committee are privileged to work around, with, and for the men and women who serve in the military. Every one of them is a volunteer. Every one of them expects reasonable precautions with their health and…

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

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.

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…