Adam Smith

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 think it is important to point out in this amendment that our allies have very much stepped up in the war in Ukraine. This was about a week ago now. The stats may be a little bit different. The United States actually ranks 13th in terms…

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…

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…

What this amendment before us says, it says you cannot teach that the Constitution is a racist document. As Mrs. McClellan pointed out, the Constitution says that Black people are three-fifths of a person. The problem here is that we are…

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…

First of all, we haven't actually used the lend-lease provision yet, so there is nothing to exercise oversight on. It is not clear whether or not it will be used. Mr. Chairman, I want to address the larger issue which has been raised, and…

It is one of the great myths of this situation that we don't have a mission. The Biden administration has laid out a very, very clear plan, as I said at the outset, and that plan is to do everything we can to help preserve a sovereign…

I actually think the gentleman is correct. China and Russia are very closely aligned, and if you are concerned about Chinese aggression in the world, you must also be concerned about Russian aggression. I also note that when he quoted me…

Just building off of that is really important. I think the President and a whole lot of people have over and over explained what we are doing in Ukraine. We should not fight every war everywhere. I agree with that. That is why I strongly…

President Biden's policy on Ukraine has been clear and it has got two pieces: First, do what we can to support Ukraine, to make sure that a sovereign democratic Ukraine survives; second, don't go to war with Russia. So it is the red…

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…

The ignorance contained in these comments is really breathtaking. Transgender people who have normal, regular healthcare are no more likely to commit suicide than anybody else. Basically, the statistics he is showing say once somebody…

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.

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.

I don't have any speakers. I am very pleased to dispose of this quickly, if you would like. I would just say I think it is an outstanding amendment, and we ought to vote for it. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.

First of all, amen to Mr. Gallagher's comments. I appreciate that impassioned speech. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Kim), who is the ranking member on the Military Personnel Subcommittee.

The military and, by the way, doctors all across the country they will give you all the opiates you want.

The defense bill is always a collaborative process amongst all members of the House, not just the members of the committee.

I think this is something that we really need to take a look at because your point is let's study it.