William M. ``Mac'' Thornberry

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…

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 support providing immediate emergency assistance for those affected by recent natural disasters and was glad to vote for such a bill earlier this week. I believe that raising the debt limit for only three months is a mistake because it…

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

This is a procedural motion that, in my view, should be rejected. We could spend all day and night arguing provisions that prohibit what is not in the bill. There is nothing in this bill that authorizes a border wall. The focus of the bill…

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…

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

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 demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 344, noes 81, not voting 8, as follows: [Roll No. 378] AYES--344 Abraham…

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

I support this amendment. I have supported it in the past. And as Mr. Emmer just mentioned, the House has supported it in the past in each of the last 2 years. I admire the persistence of the gentleman from Massachusetts in pursuing this…

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

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

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 appreciate the gentleman from Oklahoma and his consistent and strong leadership on this issue. I, like him, believe that it is time to have a new AUMF, given the change of circumstances and the evolution of the threats which we face…

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

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

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 Tennessee (Mr. DesJarlais), a valuable member of our committee. Mr. DesJARLAIS. Mr. Chairman, no one can deny we have a readiness issue within our military due to funding shortfalls…

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.

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

I yield myself 2 minutes. Mr. Chairman, in some ways, I think this may be one of the most important debates we have in the next 3 days because the question is whether our support for the men and women who serve in the military is…