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“I do, yes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under clause 8(d)(2) of rule XXII, if the managers both support the conference report, then another Member may claim one-third of the time allotted for debate thereon. The Chair will recognize the gentleman from Massachusetts to control 20 minutes in opposition to the conference report. The gentleman from California is recognized. Mr. McKEON. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act Conference Report. As you know, the NDAA is the key instrument by which the Congress fulfills its primary constitutional responsibility to provide for the common defense. {time} 1530 This year will mark the 51st straight year we've successfully completed our work. We have long prided ourselves on our ability to reach across the aisle and build strong bipartisan legislation on behalf of our troops. This year is no exception. The bill authorizes $552.2 billion for national defense and $88.5 billion for overseas contingency operations. In fact, though our troops are at war and a significant share of our equipment inventory is exceeding retirement age, this year's funding is a reduction in real terms from last year. Recognizing the magnitude of the cuts imposed upon the military over the past year is important. We must acknowledge the significant contribution defense has already made to deficit reduction.…”