I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. Madam Speaker, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to my friend and colleague, the chairman of the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Turner).
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Adam Smith is a U.S. Representative for Washington's 9th congressional district, serving since 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on various legislative efforts, particularly in defense and foreign policy. Throughout his tenure, Smith has been involved in key discussions and initiatives related to national security and military funding, reflecting his commitment to these issues. He has also been an advocate for progressive policies within his district and has worked on legislation addressing economic and social challenges faced by his constituents.
I now yield 1 minute to the gentleman from California (Mr. Farr). The CHAIR. The gentleman has 45 seconds remaining.
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 have only been yielding 1 minute at a time. I had 5; I yielded 4. How do I get down to 45 seconds? The CHAIR. The gentleman's opening statement consumed time.
I didn't make an opening statement. The CHAIR. The gentleman's opening statement consumed time. 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 disagree with that but I'll live with it. The CHAIR. The gentleman from California is recognized for 45 seconds. {time} 1100
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…
I yield myself the balance of my time to close. I believe, if I am correct, this is the last amendment in the process. I just want to thank Chairman McKeon, his staff, for their outstanding leadership. As has been said many times but…
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 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…





