The development of self-sufficient Afghan forces capable of providing internal and external security is a key goal of the U.S. strategy for Afghanistan.

Today the Oversight and Investigations subcommittee convenes the fourth in our series of hearings related to the Afghan National Security Forces.

Ladies and gentlemen, in the interest of time, since we have some votes coming up, we will get under way.

This amendment directs that none of the funds made available in this act may be used to propose, plan for, or execute an additional Base Realignment and Closure, or BRAC, round. During the House Armed Services Committee markup of H.R. 4310…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), add the following new section: Sec. __. None of the funds made available by…

I want to summarize some of the comments that you all have made. I think they are very telling.

I think everybody's focus is that, and I think you have pointed that out.

What our focus is is to bring that information together, have it as a conduit for decisionmaking by the full committee.

Today the Oversight and Investigations subcommittee convenes the third in our series of hearings related to the Afghan National Security Forces.

Ladies and gentlemen, I want to welcome you to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations for the House Armed Services Committee.

History is a good teacher. It is not the only teacher, but it is a good teacher in determining how we make decisions going forward.

I appreciate your comments to begin with, but I would like to recognize Representative Mike Coffman from Colorado for his tireless advocacy to make sure that this issue with Dawood Hospital would be addressed.

I have seen, particularly during my last trip in June, the great progress that has taken place since the surge has begun.

Today I rise to share my frustration with the Congress' inaction on looming cuts coming to the Nation's defense budget. In America's First District, we have a deep military history. Many of my constituents have or continue to bravely serve…

I want to call to order the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

Today the Oversight and Investigations subcommittee convenes the second of a series of hearings related to the Afghan National Security Forces.

I want to take a moment to highlight the extraordinary efforts of our All-Volunteer Force serving in Afghanistan.

My views on these issues have been informed by a recent trip to Afghanistan.

I would like to remind folks that this bill does accommodate concerns that may be raised by the Department of Defense and other Federal agencies to make sure that all those thoughts and ideas are put into place in considering this…

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, today, the House is taking an independent and important step forward to develop domestic sources of energy, create American jobs, and reduce our reliance on foreign sources of…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Add at the end the following: TITLE __--ADVANCING OFFSHORE WIND PRODUCTION SEC. __1. SHORT TITLE. This…

Today's a proud moment for Virginia and the entire Chesapeake Bay community as the House is poised to pass legislation to aid in the cleanup of one of the Nation's most prized historic natural resources, the Chesapeake Bay. This body of…

I would like to thank the members of the committee and our witnesses today for your testimony.

What factors will determine the size of ANSF after the U.S. and NATO transition primary security responsibility to the ANSF?

If conditions on the ground in Afghanistan do not improve as expected what will be the mechanism for revising the current sizing strategy?