William M. ``Mac'' Thornberry

I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Wittman), the distinguished chair of the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces.

I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Rogers), the chair of our Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.

I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Wilson), chairman of the Subcommittee on Readiness.

We simply cannot allow it to weaken or to crack, and yet we have neglected it for some time.

The Nation's strategic deterrent is the foundation upon which all our defense efforts are built.

I would inform the gentleman that I have no additional requests for time, and I reserve the balance of my time in order to close.

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

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title I, add the following: SEC. 1__. LAKE KEMP, TEXAS. Section 3149(a) of the Water…

The perception is the threat is still multiplying faster and growing faster than at least our laws and regulations.

Taxpayers deserve to know that their money is being spent with appropriate checks and controls.

I appreciate the many contributions the gentlewoman from Guam has made to our committee as the ranking member on the Subcommittee on Readiness, among other capacities. I think this is a good amendment, and I certainly hope our Members will…

I urge adoption of the en bloc amendments. 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 urge adoption of this en bloc package. I reserve the balance of my time.

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

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

I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Carter).

I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Wilson), the distinguished chair of our Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.

I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentleman from Illinois, (Mr. Kinzinger).

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

I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Walberg).

The gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Lamborn) has been a strong advocate for this museum, and I certainly appreciate him bringing it to the committee's attention and to the attention of the House. Many Members share the gentleman's commitment…

I urge the adoption of the en bloc package. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Carter of Georgia). The question is on the amendments en bloc offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Thornberry). The en bloc…

I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Turner), the chairman of the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces.

I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentleman from Montana (Mr. Zinke), a member of the committee.

I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from California (Mr. Royce), the distinguished chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs.