Adam Smith

Humanitarian exceptions are important, I would argue, for moral reasons as well as political and strategic reasons.

I don't think it makes much sense on a long-term basis, principally because of China, to sort of alienate Delhi in this way.

It is one thing with respect to Iran to go it alone, and we did, and we did it fairly successfully leading up to the nuclear deal.

I am a big believer not just in the price cap itself, but in the price cap as a part of a broader suite of measures.

Maduro has proven amenable to some sort of quid pro quo of sanctions relief for some moves for democratization.

We must remember that our policy with respect to these states is not to increase sanctions for sanctions sake.

The focus there needs to be on the enforcement, the surveillance, because the sanctions are in place.

As I said in my oral testimony, and my written testimony, in broad strokes, it is enforcement.

Our military is the best in the world. It is the best in the world today with those policies. Continuously undercutting and trashing our military as being weak and woke is hurting recruitment. I will grant you that. It is completely wrong…

I urge opposition to this bill, but I do thank the people for the process that was put in place. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.

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 Texas will be postponed. The Chair understands that amendment No. 65 will not be offered…

I would just note that we actually are making investments in nuclear power. It is really expensive and difficult to develop, but the investments are being made. That is part of the agenda. Mr. Chair, I yield the balance of my time to the…

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…

This prohibits the President from funding anything, including all of that other stuff, so it goes beyond what is in the bill. He implied that in the bill we are funding this. The executive branch is a different thing. His amendment would…

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 Virginia will be postponed. Amendment No. 48 offered by Ms. Greene of Georgia The Acting…

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

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

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…

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 South Carolina will be postponed. amendment no. 21 offered by ms. greene of georgia The…

I think the comments made by my colleague were perfectly appropriate. We have to deal with China and a whole series of issues, but to say that we should not collaborate with them on basic scientific research, that as was bluntly stated…

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

I have no additional speakers either so, once again, I will urge support for the en bloc amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. {time} 1530

I once again urge support for this en bloc amendment and thank the Rules Committee for putting it together. I yield back the balance of my time.

I would inquire if the gentleman has more speakers. I will continue to reserve the balance of my time.