I just want to express my support for the amendment. Certainly, border security continues to be a challenge and a priority. The National Guard troops are helping. Now, in a bipartisan way, there is agreement on that, so I support Mr. Flake's amendment, and I urge the body to support it as well. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Flake). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 40 Offered by Mr. Flake The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 40 printed in House Report 112-88.
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