William M. ``Mac'' Thornberry

Just to say that there are a number of provisions which Members on one side or the other consider inequitable, and a big part of the challenge we face is, okay, to enact a particular provision, you have to pay for it. So my point is we…

I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Marino).

With appreciation for the kind words, but especially for the commitment from the Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendments en bloc offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr…

I currently have no speakers on this en bloc package, and I reserve the balance of my time.

I have no speakers on this set of amendments en bloc. Mr. Chairman, I urge its adoption, and I yield back the balance of my time. {time} 1715

I have no further speakers on this en bloc package, and I reserve the balance of my time.

I have been confused by the mace coming and going here. ____________________

The men and women of NNSA are like the military: they are going to get the job done under whatever conditions are required. But this amendment affects their work environment, their health and safety, and whether we can attract and retain…

I have no speakers for this en bloc package. I urge its adoption, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I urge adoption of this en bloc package, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I have no requests for time for this en bloc package. I urge its adoption, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I have no requests for time. I urge adoption of this en bloc package, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I have no further speakers on this en bloc package, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I also urge support for en bloc No. 1. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendments en bloc offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Thornberry). The en bloc amendments were agreed to…

I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Smucker).

I oppose the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Nolan). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes…

I would just say the gentleman is right. I don't mean to say that inclusion in a formal program of record is the only measure of success. I just think we need to track this to see: Do those small businesses continue to do business with the…

I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. Stefanik), the distinguished chair of the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.

I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Rogers), the distinguished chair of the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.

I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Turner), the chair of the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces.

China and Russia want to shape a world consistent with their authoritarian model--gaining veto authority over other nations' economic, diplomatic, and security decisions.

The budget agreement gives us an opportunity, but the legislative and executive must work together to make the most of it.

A major priority for this committee over the past 3 years has been reforming DOD's acquisition system to help ensure that taxpayers get more value for their money.

While the National Defense Strategy [NDS] emphasizes strategic competition with Russia and China, it also makes clear the Department will have to maintain its focus on defeating the terrorist threat to the United States.

I have consistently said, and I continue to say, that every day under a continuing resolution does damage to the United States military. There is no question about it. I also have said today that a government shutdown does more damage to…