May 25, 2011
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to remind folks that we've learned some lessons through these years of conflict. I want to remind folks of what General Petraeus has learned through that process and knowing that counterterrorism has not…
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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.
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May 25, 2011
Madam Chairman, although I am not opposed to the amendment, I request time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Virginia is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
May 25, 2011
I yield myself such time as I may consume. We are certainly in agreement with the intention of this amendment, by requiring appropriations not be authorized for operations on the ground there in Libya. We believe that preventing these…
May 25, 2011
Madam Chairman, I have no further requests for time, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Conyers). The question was taken; and the Acting…
May 25, 2011
Madam Chairman, I urge my colleagues to adopt this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Wittman). The amendment was agreed to…
May 25, 2011
Madam Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 34, after line 26, insert the following: SEC. 127. FORD-CLASS AIRCRAFT CARRIER…
May 24, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I would like to thank Chairman McKeon for his leadership on the National Defense Authorization Act, and also recognize Ranking Member Smith for his efforts on what I believe is an extraordinarily good bill. I am pleased today…
May 13, 2011
Mr. Chair, on rollcall Nos. 323, 324, and 325, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted: 323, ``yes''; 324, ``yes''; 325, ``no.'' Amendment No. 8 Offered by Mr. Carney The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is…
May 5, 2011
I would like to thank the chairman of the committee for his leadership and work and for making sure we are addressing the energy needs of this Nation. Mr. Chairman, Virginia has the opportunity to develop offshore energy in an…
Apr 15, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I would like to begin by recognizing Father Coughlin and his service and sacrifice to our Nation. As we look at this Nation today, we are at a tipping point, and we have two paths that we can choose. We can choose to talk in a…
Apr 6, 2011
Well, thank you, Representative Carter. I thank you and Representative Gohmert for your leadership in putting forth a bill to make sure we address this issue of military pay for our men and women in uniform. And, you know, Mr. Speaker, we…
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