William M. ``Mac'' Thornberry

I agree with the gentlewoman's understanding of the provision. Further, I support efforts to ensure that Guam has the workforce needed to maintain its strategic posture and military presence necessary to the national security of the United…

I want to thank the ranking member of the Readiness Subcommittee for her work on this issue. From my visit to Guam last year, I have seen the tremendous military buildup and military value of Guam, and I understand that more is needed as…

I have no further speakers other than myself, and I reserve the balance of my time.

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

I urge support, and 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. Amendments En Bloc No. 6…

I inform my friend from Washington I have no speakers on this en bloc package, and I reserve the balance of my time.

I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Bishop).

Neither do I have other speakers on this en bloc package, and 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…

This en bloc package consists of a variety of amendments from Members from both sides of the aisle. I believe that they deserve the support of the House. I recommend adoption of the en bloc package. I reserve the balance of my time.

I, too, urge adoption of the amendments en bloc, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Smucker).

I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentleman from Florida (Mr. Mast), a combat veteran.

I support en bloc package No. 4, and I reserve the balance of my time.

I urge Members to support en bloc package No. 3, and I reserve the balance of my time.

I appreciate the point. I am not convinced that the gentleman and I really differ on this point. What the bill says, now, is: ``Nothing in this act shall be construed to authorize an additional base alignment and closure round.'' That is…

I have no requests for time, and I simply urge adoption of this package of en bloc amendments. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of my time.

I urge adoption of the en bloc amendments, and I reserve the balance of my time.

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

I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. Johnson).

I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Fitzpatrick).

I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Wilson).

I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentleman from California (Mr. Rohrabacher).

I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from California (Mr. Knight) who is another very valuable member of our committee.

I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. Bacon) who is a valued member of the committee and a retired Air Force General.

I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. Stefanik) who is the distinguished chair of the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.