This is my favorite amendment. It sort of drives home the point. When we talk about history, you have to understand the history of how these bases were named. We had the Civil War. We got rid of slavery. We tried Reconstruction…

This is part of a troubling battle that we have frequently on the Armed Services Committee. As the military, whether it is the Air Force or some other branch, is trying to move forward, they discontinue different programs. There are always…

I claim the time in opposition, and I yield myself 2 minutes. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.

I believe we have the right to close, and I reserve the balance of my time.

I want to answer the most important question: What does this have to do with national security? It has to do with unit cohesion and with recruitment. Interestingly, the survey data shows that almost three times as many people say they are…

It is obvious to me that the Republican majority doesn't understand what diversity, equity, and inclusion is, so I am going to attempt to explain it this way. We need to be intentional in recruiting from populations that have been…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania will be postponed. The Chair understands that amendment No. 57 will not be…

We are not missing our recruitment goals because we are trying to expand the people we are recruiting. We are missing our recruitment goals primarily because of COVID, and also, by the way, because a lot of Republicans are running around…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida will be postponed. The Chair understands amendment No. 42 will not be offered. The…

I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Chairman, I think we have heard during the course of this debate exactly why this is such an important bill, why it is such a good bill, and the effort that went into the process. You have heard a…

I once again urge adoption of en bloc package No. 5, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I understand we have one speaker on the way, but they can catch the next one. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of my time.