I thank the gentleman for offering the amendment. I have no opposition. I support it, and I appreciate his bringing it to our attention on the committee. I urge the body to pass the amendment. I yield back the balance of my time.

I rise in opposition, although I am not opposed to the amendment. The CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I thank Mr. Runyan for bringing this to our attention. He has explained it very well, and I think this body should support the amendment. I yield back the balance of my time.

I rise to claim the time in opposition, although I am not opposed to the amendment. The CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I disagree with that but I'll live with it. The CHAIR. The gentleman from California is recognized for 45 seconds. {time} 1100

I want to thank the gentlelady for bringing this very, very important amendment forward. I think the most important thing that we can do for those who serve in the military is show them our support in every conceivable way, and especially…

I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Lewis).

I now yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Ellison).

I now yield 1 minute to the gentleman from California (Mr. Farr). The CHAIR. The gentleman has 45 seconds remaining.

I demand a recorded vote. The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Minnesota will be postponed. Amendment No. 55 Offered by Mc Govern Mr. McKEON. Mr. Chairman, I ask…

I didn't make an opening statement. The CHAIR. The gentleman's opening statement consumed time. The gentleman has 45 seconds remaining.

I have no further requests for time, and I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendments en bloc offered by the gentleman from California (Mr…