Political Quotes

“I also support the en bloc. This will be the last chance for me to speak before we conclude the amendment process, so I do just want to make a final pitch for the underlying piece of legislation. I think the amendment process has gone just fine. The underlying bill is incredibly well put together in the manner we have described, has bipartisan support, reflects a lot of the ideas and priorities of Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle as well, and from even outside the committee. I think we have an excellent piece of legislation that will help meet the national security needs of our country, and I urge support for the bill in the final passage process, which will happen at some point tomorrow after we vote on, I don't know, 18-20 amendments, something like that. We will be here awhile. Don't forget what brought us here in the first place. The need to pass the National Defense Authorization Act and maintain our commitment to put the men and women who serve in the military in the best possible position to carry out the missions that we give them. Mr. Speaker, I urge support for final passage of the bill and urge support for this en bloc amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.”