Sep 9, 2011
Madam Chair, on rollcall Nos. 695 and 696, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye'' on 695 and ``aye'' on 696. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment in the nature of a substitute, as amended. The…
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Rob Wittman is a U.S. Representative for Virginia's 1st congressional district, having served since January 9, 2007. A member of the Republican Party, Wittman has focused on issues such as military readiness, veterans' affairs, and environmental protection. He has been an advocate for the Chesapeake Bay and has worked on legislation aimed at improving the health of the bay and its surrounding ecosystems.
Congressional Record · 2011-09-09
Sep 7, 2011
I just returned back from visiting our Pacific partners last week, and I heard loud and clear from them.
Jul 8, 2011
Mr. Chair, on rollcall No. 526, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' Amendment Offered by Mr. Flake The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the third amendment…
May 26, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I too was recently in Afghanistan there visiting our troops, visiting the folks on the ground there, getting briefings about what's going on. This amendment assumes that they are sitting there twiddling their thumbs saying…
May 26, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I rise to speak in favor of the en bloc amendments, specifically amendment No. 124, introduced by my colleague Mr. Moran of Virginia. I think it is absolutely critical that this gets passed. Mr. Moran knows the potential…
May 25, 2011
Madam Chair, I just want to emphasize the need for our amphibious ships. The requirement, the national requirement is 38 ships. The Marine Corps says they can live with 33. We have 28 today.
May 25, 2011
I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Chairman, I would first like to thank Chairman McKeon for his hard work and leadership on bringing the NDAA to the floor. Thank you so much, we appreciate that. I also want to recognize…
May 25, 2011
We have to make sure that we meet that need. Our Marine Corps travels around the world needing this ship capability. It is critical to this Nation, critical to our defense. This must be funded today. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on…
May 25, 2011
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I want to also rise in opposition to this amendment. Passage of this amendment may result in the government being liable for the costs of maintaining these idle facilities. If we're looking at the total picture…
May 25, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong opposition to this amendment. As we debate detainee transfer policies today, and we try to determine the appropriate path forward, a picture stands out in my mind from a recent trip to Afghanistan. It is the…
May 25, 2011
It should be no surprise then that he has been targeting U.S. forces in Helmand province and has been directly linked to the deaths of at least 11 marines. This story highlights why it is time to strengthen the detainee transfer review…
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