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RULE 1, THE JOURNAL STANDS APPROVED. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WILL BE LED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK, MR. REID. MR. REID: I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO...
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Reed, Thomas "Tom" W. II - U.S. Representative, [R] New York
UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL. THE SPEAKER: WITHOUT OBJECTION THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK, MR. REED, IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE...
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TO WELCOME TO THE HOUSE CHAMBER A GREAT INDIVIDUAL FROM
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Reed, Thomas "Tom" W. II - U.S. Representative, [R] New York
OUR DISTRICT, PASTOR KEN KRONIGER. HE'S THE SPIRITUAL LEADER OF 70 IN MY DISTRICT IN ALFRED STATION IN NEW YORK FOR THE SEVENTH DAY CHURCH THERE. I HAVE...
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STATES. THE SECRETARY: MADAM SPEAKER. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: MR. SECRETARY. THE SECRETARY: I AM INSTRUCTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES...
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WRITING. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE CHAIR WILL ENTERTAIN 15 ONE-MINUTE REQUESTS FOR ONE-MINUTE SPEECHES. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN
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SEEK RECOGNITION? >> I ASK PERMISSION FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE AND REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:...
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NICE. MR. WILSON: FOR THE PAST 39 MONTHS, OUR NATION'S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE HAS
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REMAINED ABOVE 8% DUE TO THE ADMINISTRATION'S FAILED
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Wilson, Addison "Joe" Graves - U.S. Representative, [R] South Carolina
POLICIES. SADLY THE AVERAGE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE FOR OUR VETERANS IS HIGHER. CONGRESS HAS DEVELOPED A PILOT PROGRAM TO HELP VETERANS FIND JOBS. VETERANS...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS
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RECOGNIZED. MR. CICILLINE: I RISE TODAY TO RECOGNIZE THE PEOPLE OF NAGUNA WHO FOUGHT AND DIED
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Cicilline, David N. - U.S. Representative, [D] Rhode Island
FOR THEIR INDEPENDENCE FROM THE SOVIETS. IF THE EARLY STAGE OF ITS FORMATION, THE REPUBLIC'S FREELY ELECTED BODIES HAVE BUILT A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY THROUGH...
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PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS
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RECOGNIZED. >> IT WAS
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NEARLY 200 YEARS AGO, THE PEOPLE OF NORWAY DECLARED THEIR INDEPENDENCE. MADAM SPEAKER THE UNITED STATES AND NORWAY HAVE A VERY
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SPECIAL BOND. OUR TRADITIONS OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND FREEDOM AND ALSO DEMOCRACY ARE WOVEN IN THE VERY FABRIC OF OUR SHARED HISTORY. OVER THE LAST TWO...
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WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY RISE? >> TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY IS
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RECOGNIZED. >> THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. LAST OCTOBER ON THE
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10TH ANNIVERSARY OF
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THE MS. HAHN: VOLUNTEERS PUT UP A CROSS FOR EVERY SOLDIER WHO LOST THEIR LIFE IN THAT WAR. AS THE NUMB OF DEAD GREW, THEY WERE ONLY ABLE TO
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Hahn, Janice K - U.S. Representative, [D] California
PUT ONE CROSS FOR EVERY 10 SOLDIERS. 1,843 SOLDIERS HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES IN AFGHANISTAN, WE HAD 17,000 CASUALTIES. THE DEFENSE BILL TODAY IN ITS...
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THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS
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RECOGNIZED. >> THERE ARE NO GREATER REMINDERS OF HOW DANGEROUS IRAN IS TO
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AMERICA THAN THE IRANIAN-BACKED
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Turner, Robert "Bob" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] New York
BEIRUT AND 1996 KHOBAR TOWERS BOMBINGS WHERE 260 AMERICAN LOST THEIR LIVES. THERE WAS NO MILITARY OR ECONOMIC RETALIATION TO IRAN FOR THEIR INVOLVEMENT...
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IS
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RECOGNIZED. MR. KUCINICH:
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THEY PUT U.S. AIRCRAFT INTO POSITION FOR AIR AND SEA-BASED MISSIONS AND THE BOLSTERING OF U.S. CAPABILITIES TO LAUNCH A
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Kucinich, Dennis - U.S. Representative, [D] Ohio
SUSTAINED SEA AND AIR CAMPAIGN AGAINST A RANGE OF IRANIAN NUCLEAR MILITARY TARGETS. IT AUTHORIZES WAR UNDER THE PRETEXT THAT IRAN IS THREATENING TO...
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TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED. MRS. NOEM: I RISE TO HONOR THE
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MEMORY OF FORMER SOUTH
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DAKOTA CONGRESSMAN JIM ABNER WHO PASSED AWAY YESTERDAY
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Noem, Kristi Lynn - U.S. Representative, [R] South Dakota
AT THE AGE OF 89. HE DEDICATED HIS LIFE TO SERVE OUR STATE AND COUNTRY. IN WHATEVER CAPACITY HE WAS SERVING, U.S. CONGRESSMAN, STATE LEGISLATURE, HE WAS...
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THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY IS
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RECOGNIZED. MS. FUDGE: I RISE TO SPEAK ABOUT THOSE WHO RETURNED FROM IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN. THE RETURN TO CIVILIAN LIFE HAS BEEN DIFFICULT FOR MOST
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OF THEM. IT IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO DO ALL WE CAN TO LIGHTEN THEIR HEAVY LOAD. TODAY MY COLLEAGUES AND I SENT A LETTER TO THE EDUCATION AND WORK...
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AND RTHRTH -- AND REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS.
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. >> JUST 100 YEARS
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AGO -- MR. BARTLETT: JUST 100 YEARS AGO, WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT CONVENED BUSINESS LEADERS IN THE UNITED STATES AND
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Bartlett, Roscoe - U.S. Representative, [R] Maryland
THEY CONVENED THE U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. DELEGATES FROM FREDERICK COUNTY ARE ASKED TO BE CHARTERED AS THE FIRST COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN THE...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. >> MADAM SPEAKER, INVESTING IN EDUCATION IS AN INVESTMENT IN OUR NATION'S
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FUTURE. IN THESE TOUGH TIMES, WE SHOULD MAKE EVERY EFFORT
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TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION FOR
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Baca, Joe - U.S. Representative, [D] California
ALL AMERICANS AND I STATE FOR ALL AMERICANS, UNFORTUNATELY, IF CONGRESS DOES NOT ACT SOON, INTEREST RATES ON STUDENT LOANS WILL DOUBLE FOR OVER SEVEN...
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Baca, Joe - U.S. Representative, [D] California
MORE AMERICANS ACHIEVE COLLEGE EDUCATION, REPUBLICANS ARE PLAYING GAMES WITH THE HEALTH OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN. ONCE AGAIN, REPUBLICANS ARE SHOWING...
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PRO TEMPORE: TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. >> I RISE TODAY TO HONOR AN THEANING LIEUTENANT...
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COLORADO, FOR HIS 29 YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE. COLONEL
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Gardner, Cory - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
ARNETT RETIRED FROM SERVICE AS THE FLIGHT COMMANDER OF THE 137TH SPACE WARNING SQUADRON IN GREELEY THIS PAST MONTH. HIS EXTENSIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN...
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Gardner, Cory - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
CHILDREN. TODAY I WOULD LIKE TO FORMALLY HONOR AND CONGRATULATE COLONEL ARNETT ON HIS RETIREMENT AND THANK HIM FOR HIS SERVICE AND COMMITMENT TO OUR...
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RECOGNIZED. >> MR. SPEAKER, I RISE IN RECOGNITION OF
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NATIONAL CANCER RESEARCH MONTH. MR. HIGGINS: WE HAVE MADE MANY PROMISING ADVANCES IN
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CANCER RESEARCH, INCLUDING AT ROSWELL PARK INSTITUTE IN MY BUFFALO COMMUNITY.
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Higgins, Brian - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
BEYOND TRADITIONAL CHEMOTHERAPY, CANCER RESEARCH HAS PRODUCED NEW DISCOVERIES, INCLUDING SMART DRUGS AND VAC SCENES FOR BOTH PREVENTION AND THERAPY....
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COHEN: THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. GLEN CAMPBELL IS ONE OF THE GREAT SINGERS
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AND GUITARISTS IN OUR UNITED
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Cohen, Stephen "Steve" - U.S. Representative, [D] Tennessee
STATES HISTORY. HE SUFFERS FROM ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE. DESPITE THAT FACT, HE CONTINUES TO TOUR. HE IS GIVING HIS FAREWELL TOUR NOW. LAST NIGHT SOME...
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MR. DEFAZIO: ON JULY 1, STUDENT INTEREST RATES ARE SET TO DOUBLE ON THEIR LOANS FROM 3.4%
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DeFazio, Peter A. - U.S. Representative, [D] Oregon
TO 6.8%. AFTER INITIALLY RESISTING MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENT IN PROPOSING ACTUALLY FURTHER CUTS IN STUDENT FINANCIAL AID, THE REPUBLICANS THOUGHT, WAIT A...
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IN SUPPORT OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY LANGUAGE THAT REPRESENTATIVE TURNER INCLUDED IN HIS STRATEGIC FORCES SUBCOMMITTEE
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Myrick, Suellen "Sue" - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
SECTION OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT. MRS. MYRICK: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CONTINUE TO BE A CLLLENG...
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Myrick, Suellen "Sue" - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
GOVERNMENT. CONGRESS MUST ENSURE THAT THOSE ENTITIES HAVE THE RESOURCES AND LEGAL AUTHORITY NECESSARY TO PREVENT CERTAIN COMPANIES FROM INSERTING POTENTIALLY...
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FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED. >> THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. MS. SANCHEZ: I RISE TODAY
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IN HONOR OF OLDER AMERICANS
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MONTH. I WANT TO ADDRESS AN ISSUE THAT IS INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT TO SENIORS, THAT IS
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Sanchez, Loretta - U.S. Representative, [D] California
CARING FOR SENIORS WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS AND PREVENTING UNNECESSARY HOSPITALIZATION. MADAM SPEAKER, HOME CARE PROVIDERS IN MY DISTRICT DELIVER HIGH...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED. MS. EDWARDS: THANK YOU, MADAM
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SPEAKER. I RISE TO HONOR THE 45TH
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ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEDICATION OF THE CROSSON VOCATIONAL
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Edwards, Donna F. - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
CENTER LOCATED IN PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MARYLAND. ON APRIL 27, 1967, PRESIDENT LYNDON JOHNSON DEDICATED THE CENTER AT CROSSLAND HIGH SCHOOL IN MARYLAND....
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YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. THE ORIGINAL VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN'S ACT WAS CHAMPIONED BY THEN SENATOR JOE BIDEN WHO UNDERSTOOD ALL WOMEN MUST BE PROTECTED FROM
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Carnahan, John "Russ" - U.S. Representative, [D] Missouri
DOMESTIC ABUSE AND OTHER VIOLENCE. HE UNDERSTOOD MANY WOMEN ARE AFRAID TO COME FORWARD TO REPORT ABUSE. THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT GAVE WOMEN A BETTER...
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IS RECOGNIZED. MS. HANABUSA: THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. MADAM SPEAKER, WE HAVE BEGUN THE DEBATE
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ON THE NDAA AND WE ALL KNOW THAT THIS IS THE
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Hanabusa, Colleen Wakako - U.S. Representative, [D] Hawaii
VAGSE THAT'S GOING TO SET FORTH OUR POLICY WHEN IT COMES TO THE MILITARY FOR THIS UPCOMING FISCAL YEAR. YOU HAVE HEARD SOME OF MY COLLEAGUES AND HOW...
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THANK YOU. MADAM SPEAKER, I RISE TODAY WITH GREAT CONCERN OVER OUR DEFENSE BUDGET. MRS. DAVIS:
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OUR CRUSHING DEBT LOOMS AND YET
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WE CONTINUE TO IGNORE THE ISSUE. THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION CAME IN AT $8
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Davis, Susan - U.S. Representative, [D] California
BILLION OVER THE BUDGET CONTROL ACT BECAUSE THE COMMITTEE PUT BACK HIGH COST ITEMS THAT THE PENTAGON HAD NOT LISTED AS THEIR HIGHEST PRIORITY. HOW...
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RECOGNITION? FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM KENTUCKY SEEK RECOGNITION? MR. YARMUTH: REQUEST PERMISSION TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE....
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GROUNDHOG DAY ALL OVER AGAIN. EARLIER THIS WEEK G.O.P.
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LEADERS LAID DOWN A NEW GAMBIT
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Yarmuth, John - U.S. Representative, [D] Kentucky
ON THE OLD DEBATE WHETHER TO ACKNOWLEDGE OUR NATION'S FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS. THEY HAVE ALREADY ABANDONED THE DEAL WE MADE ON THE LAST DEBT CEILING PACKAGE...
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THE UNITED STATES, SECTION 202-D OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCIES ACT PROVIDES FOR THE
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AUTOMATIC TERMINATION OF A NATIONAL EMERGENCY UNLESS WITHIN 90 DAYS PRIOR TO THE ANNIVERSARY DATE OF ITS DECLARATION THE PRESIDENT PUBLISHES IN THE...
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RECOGNITION? MR. BISHOP BY DIRECTION OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES, I CALL UP HOUSE RESOLUTION 661 AND ASK FOR ITS IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION. THE SPEAKER...
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TIME AFTER THE ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION THE SPEAKER MAY, PURSUANT
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TO CLAUSE 2-B OF 218 THE SPEAKER MAY DECLARE THE HOUSE RESOLVED INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION FOR CONSIDERATION...
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OF THE RESOLUTION, THE RESOLUTION VIOLATES CLAUSE 9
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Larson, John B. - U.S. Representative, [D] Connecticut
OF RULE 21 BY WAIVING THE RULE AGAINST CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 BY MR. MCKEON. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM CONNECTICUT MAKES...
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FROM CONNECTICUT AND THE GENTLEMAN FROM UTAH EACH WILL CONTROL 10 MINUTES OF DEBATE ON THE QUESTION. WILL THE HOUSE NOW CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION? THE...
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Larson, John B. - U.S. Representative, [D] Connecticut
OF OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN SERVICE WHO ARE IN NEED OF OUR HELP. I AM PROUD TO BE JOINED ON THE FLOOR THIS AFTERNOON BY MY DEAR FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE, WALTER...
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Jones, Walter B. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
IN MY DISTRICT. THE LAST FOUR YEARS, I HAVE MET WITH TWO DIFFERENT TIMES -- I HAVE MET TWO DIFFERENT TIMES WITH MARINE HUSBANDS AND WIVES AND THEIR...
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Larson, John B. - U.S. Representative, [D] Connecticut
IS A PRETTY REMARKABLE FAMILY. AND ABOUT A MONTH AGO, I WAS IN NEW YORK CITY ON THE INTREPID WHERE WE HEARD FROM SEVERAL MILITARY FAMILIES, FAMILIES...
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ME? MR. LARSN: YES. MR. BISHOP: WOULD YOU START THE COLLOQUY? I DON'T HAVE THE BEST ANSWER RIGHT NOW. MR. LARSON: THIS MAY NOT BE
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A REMEDY WE CAN HAVE THROUGH THE RULES COMMITTEE AND RATHER THAN PUT THE BODY THROUGH A SERIES OF VOTES, IF WE COULD
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Larson, John B. - U.S. Representative, [D] Connecticut
WORK WITH THE COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF COGNIZANCE, THE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE, I KNOW RANKING MEMBER SMITH IS HERE AND CERTAINLY WE'LL WORK...
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Bishop, Rob - U.S. Representative, [R] Utah
THEN WE CAN PROCEED FROM THAT POINT IF THAT'S OK. MR. LARSON: I RESERVE THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. MR. BISHOP: THERE'S A COUPLE OF DIFFERENT LEVELS ON...
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I HAVE THE UTMOST RESPECT FOR THE GENTLEMAN FROM CONNECTICUT AS WELL AS THE GENTLEMAN
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Bishop, Rob - U.S. Representative, [R] Utah
FROM NORTH CAROLINA ON THIS ISSUE. I HAVE A GREAT DEAL OF EMPATHY ON THIS ISSUE. THERE IS THE TECHNICAL APPROACH ABOUT WHICH THIS RULE DEALS AS WELL...
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I UNDERSTAND THE
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Larson, John B. - U.S. Representative, [D] Connecticut
DILEMMA THAT IS -- HE IS PLACED IN IN TERMS OF THE RULES COMMITTEE. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING AND HOPE, AND WE WILL WORK WITH THE COMMITTEE OF COGNIZANCE,...
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I WAS CHAIRMAN OF THE GOVERNMENT REFORM AND OVERSIGHT, WE
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HAD HEARINGS FOR ABOUT TWO YEARS ON THE AUTISM
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ISSUE, AND WHILE I'M NOT GOING TO
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Burton, Danny "Dan" Lee - U.S. Representative, [R] Indiana
SQUEAK ON THIS PARTICULAR MOTION -- SPEAK ON THIS PARTICULAR MOTION, I'D JUST LIKE TO SAY IT IS A REAL TRAGEDY THAT WE ARE FACING IN THIS COUNTRY....
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Burton, Danny "Dan" Lee - U.S. Representative, [R] Indiana
EPIDEMIC. THERE'S NOT MUCH OF A RECOURSE FOR THE PARENTS. THESE KIDS ARE GOING TO LIVE A NORMAL LIFE EXPECTANCY. IT'S GOING TO COST THE TAXPAYERS ...
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SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM UTAH. THE GENTLEMAN FROM KENTUCKY'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. MR. BISHOP: THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. AT THIS
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TIME I AM LIMITED TO THE KINDS OF RESPONSES FOR WHICH I HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY
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Bishop, Rob - U.S. Representative, [R] Utah
TO ANNOUNCE HERE. ONCE AGAIN I APPRECIATE THE GENTLEMAN FROM CONNECTICUT BRINGING THIS ISSUE UP. IT IS A SIGNIFICANT ISSUE. WE HAVE A GREAT DEAL OF EMPATHY...
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NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE AYES HAVE IT. THE AYES HAVE IT. THE QUESTION OF CONSIDERATION IS DECIDED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE. >> PARLIAMENTARY...
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SUCH THAT THE AMENDMENT THAT I AND WALTER--CONGRESSMAN
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McGovern, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
WALTER JONES AUTHORED TO H.R. 4310 REGARDING THE WAR IN AFGHANISTAN CAN BE MADE IN ORDER? THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: AT THIS POINT THE AMENDMENT COULD...
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THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS. MR. MCGOVERN: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT THE RESOLUTION BE AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE MCGOVERN-JONES-SMITH ON
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McGovern, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
AFGHANISTAN. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM UTAH YIELD FOR A UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST? MR. BISHOP: NO, MA'AM. MR. MCGOVERN: MADAM...
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FURTHER PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY. IS IT TRUE THE RULE CAN BE AMENDED ON THE
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MR. MCGOVERN, -
FLOOR? THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: IF THE GENTLEMAN FROM UTAH OFFERS AN AMENDMENT OR YIELDS FOR THAT PURPOSE. MR. MCGOVERN: FURTHER PARLIAMENTARY INQUISHERY.
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IS IT TRUE THE GENTLEMAN FROM UTAH COULD YIELD FOR THE PURPOSE OF A UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST TO AMEND THE RULE? THE
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MR. MCGOVERN, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: QUESTION, THAT IS CORRECT. MR. MCGOVERN: FURTHER PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN WILL STATE. MR....
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GENTLEMAN IS CONTINUING TO PREVENT THE HOUSE FROM
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MR. MCGOVERN, -
DEBATING ON THE MCGOVERN-JONES
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McGovern, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
AMENDMENT -- THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS NOT STATING A PROPER PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY. THE GENTLEMAN FROM UTAH IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE HOUR....
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SPEAKER. FOR PURPOSES OF DEBATE ONLY, I YIELD THE CUSTOMARY 30 MINUTES
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Bishop, Rob - U.S. Representative, [R] Utah
TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS, MR. MCGOVERN, PENDING WHICH I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. DURING CONSIDERATION OF THIS RESOLUTION,...
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Bishop, Rob - U.S. Representative, [R] Utah
THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003. PROVIDES FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF SPECIFIC AMENDMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE IN ORDER PURSUANT...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
CONSENT TO REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
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MR. MCGOVERN, -
WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR. MCGOVERN: I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. MCGOVERN: MADAM...
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MR. MCGOVERN, -
MR. MCKEON, AND THE RANKING MEMBER, MR. SMITH OF WASHINGTON,
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FOR THEIR HARD WORK ON THIS
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McGovern, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
BILL. AS HAS BEEN MENTIONED THESE TWO GENTLEMEN DEMONSTRATE THAT DESPITE STRONG DIFFERENCES OF OPINION, THEY CAN WORK TOGETHER IN A BIPARTISAN MANNER....
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
BILL WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF OUR SERVICES
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Bishop, Rob - U.S. Representative, [R] Utah
AND HOW THEY WILL FUNCTION, NOT NECESSARILY EVERY KIND OF TANGENTIAL ISSUE, I WOULD LIKE TO YIELD AS MUCH TIME AS HE MAY CONSUME TO THE CHAIRMAN...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ME BEGIN BY THANKING MY FRIEND FOR HIS SUPERB MANAGEMENT OF THIS VERY IMPORTANT RULE. I'M HAPPEN PIP TO SEE MY VERY GOOD FRIEND AND VERY
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Dreier, David - U.S. Representative, [R] California
THOUGHTFUL COLLEAGUE FROM WASHINGTON, THE DISTINGUISHED RANKING MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE ARMED SERVICES HERE, I KNOW MR. MCKEON AND HIS TEAM HAVE BEEN...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MR. MCGOVERN: I YIELD THREE MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON, MR. SMITH. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR THREE
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MR. MCGOVERN, -
MINUTES. MR. MCGOVERN: I CAN'T REWALL IN 16 YEARS OF
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
CONGRESS FER SPEAKING AGAINST A RULE. BY AND LARGE I HAVE A GREAT DEAL OF RESPECT FOR
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Smith, Adam - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
THE FACT THAT THE MAJORITY HAS THE RIGHT TO SET THE TERMS OF DEBAFMENTE I UNDERSTAND WE CANNOT ENDLESSLY DEBATE EVERY ISSUE, YOU HAVE TO SET CERTAIN PARAMETERS...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
POINT I WILL MAKE SOME COMMENTS AS TO THE HISTORY OF WHAT WE ARE TRYING TO DO BUT I'D LIKE TO GET A FEW
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Bishop, Rob - U.S. Representative, [R] Utah
OF THE OTHER ISSUES THAT ARE AMENDMENTS BEFORE US COVERED BEFORE WE COLLAPSE INTO WHAT APPEARS THE DIRECTION WE ARE GOING AND BECAUSE OF THAT, I'D...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER. I'M HERE TO SPEAK IN SUPPORT OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT AND THIS RULE. THIS RULE IS A REFLECTION
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Turner, Michael R. - U.S. Representative, [R] Ohio
OF THE COMMITTEE'S AIM TO SUPPORT THE NATION AND OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN UNIFORM. MR. TURNER: TWO PARTS THAT ARE OF PARTICULAR INTEREST TO ME, SEXUAL ASSAULT...
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MR. TURNER, -
THE PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THOSE DEPLOYED. I LOOK TO THANK HIS PROFESSIONAL STAFF, JOHN AND JEANETTE WHO HAVE BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN THIS LEGISLATION. THIS...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA, MR. JONES. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA IS RECOGNIZED FOR THREE
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MR. MCGOVERN, -
MINUTES. MR. JONES: MADAM SPEAKER, I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS, AND I WANT TO START MY COMMENTS
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WITH HIS CLOSE AS
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Jones, Walter B. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
HE QUOTES PRESIDENT EISENHOWER, I'D LIKE TO BEGIN MY COMMENTS BY QUOTING PRESIDENT EISENHOWER. HE SAID BEWARE OF THE INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX. IT DOESN'T...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
GRAVES. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE CHAIR WILL REMIND ALL PERSONS IN THE
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MR. BISHOP, -
GALLERY THAT THEY ARE HERE AS GUESTS OF THE HOUSE AND ANY MANIFESTATION OF
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL ARE IN VIOLATION OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE. THE GENTLEMAN FROM MISSOURI. MR. GRAVES: I RISE IN SUPPORT OF THE RULE, HOUSE RESOLUTION...
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Graves, Samuel "Sam" B. - U.S. Representative, [R] Missouri
THAT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SPENDS OVER HALF A TRILLION DOLLARS EACH YEAR THROUGH CONTRACTS, THE FEDERAL PROCUREMENT MARKET IS INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT...
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McGovern, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
THE GENTLEMAN FROM MARYLAND IS RECOGNIZED FOR FOUR MINUTES. MR. HOYER: I THANK MY FRIEND FROM MASSACHUSETTS FOR YIELDING , THE RANKING --
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ACTING RANKING
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Hoyer, Steny H. - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
MEMBER OF THE RULES COMMITTEE RIGHT NOW, WHO IS A DISTINGUISHED MEMBER OF THIS BODY. I RISE IN DEEP DISAPPOINTMENT AT THE TREATMENT HE WAS ACCORDED...
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MR. MCGOVERN, -
MCGOVERN'S FORMULATION, BUT THAT'S WHAT THIS BODY IS FOR, TO DEBATE THESE ISSUES OF
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Hoyer, Steny H. - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
GREAT IMPORTANCE TO THE PEOPLE AND RESOLVE THEM IN A DEMOCRATIC WAY. I'M SORELY DISAPPOINTED THAT THIS AMENDMENT WAS NOT MADE IN ORDER. IF IT HAD...
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MR. MCGOVERN, -
ISSUE, COMMEND SMITH FOR HIS WORK ON THIS
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Hoyer, Steny H. - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
AMENDMENT, AND I CONGRATULATE MR. JONES FOR HIS COURAGE AND FOR HIS VISION. WHILE YOU MAY DISAGREE, YOU OUGHT NOT TO SHUT DOWN ALTERNATIVE OPINIONS,...
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Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
FROM MASSACHUSETTS HAS 10 1/3 MINUTES REMAINING, AND THE GENTLEMAN FROM UTAH IS RECOGNIZED. MR. BISHOP: THANK YOU. I YIELD MYSELF TWO MINUTES AT THIS...
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| 01:29:04 |
Bishop, Rob - U.S. Representative, [R] Utah
BEING FAIR, ACCORDING TO THE STANDARDS WE HAD IN THE PAST. THIS PARTICULAR RULE MAKES IN ORDER 140 AMENDMENTS, 2/3 OF THEM DEMOCRATS OR BIPARTISAN AMENDMENTS...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MASSACHUSETTS. >> IT IS MY PRIVILEGE TO YIELD TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE
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Unidentified Speaker, -
MINUTE. MR.
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MILLER: I RISE IN OPPOSITION TO THIS. TO PUT IT SIMPLY IN THE MINUTE I HAVE, THIS BILL PUTS IN JEOPARDY
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Miller, George - U.S. Representative, [D] California
THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF RESIDENTS WHO LIVE NEAR NUCLEAR FACILITIES WETCH OFFERED AN AMENDMENT TO FIX THE DANGEROUS FLAWS BUT TODAY'S RULE WILL NOT ALLOW...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ROYCE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE, A PERSON WHO HAS
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| 01:33:01 |
Bishop, Rob - U.S. Representative, [R] Utah
WORKED HARD ON THIS NOOR HIS ENTIRE CAREER HERE, THE GENTLEMAN FROM MISSOURI, MR. AKIN. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2013. AS
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Akin, W. "Todd" - U.S. Representative, [R] Missouri
CHAIRMAN OF THE SEA POWER COMMITTEE, THERE ARE MANY ASPECTS OF THIS BILL THAT ARE COMMENDABLE FROM A NAVY POINT OF VIEW, WE ARE MAINTAINING THE CADENCE...
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THE CHAIR, -
MR. GARAMENDI. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE.
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MR. MCGOVERN, -
MR. GARAMENDI: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN
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| 01:36:07 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IS RECOGNIZED. MR. GARAMENDI: THIS MORNING IN CALIFORNIA NEW
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MR. GARAMENDI, -
YORK MARYSVILLE, A YOUNG SOLDIERS WILL BE LAID
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TO REST. ONE OF MANY. THE
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Garamendi, John - U.S. Representative, [D] California
MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE FACING THIS NATION, THE AFGHANISTAN WAR, CONTINUES ON. WE HAVE 10 MINUTES TO DEBATE OUR VIEW OF HOW THAT SHOULD END. RANKING MEMBER...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
READ PAGE 544 IN THE BASE BILL TO ANSWER HIS QUESTION. I AM PLEASED TO YIELD ONE
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Bishop, Rob - U.S. Representative, [R] Utah
MINUTE TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM ILLINOIS, MR. WALSH. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. WALSH: I RISE IN SUPPORT...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
HOW IMPORTANT SMALL BUSINESSES ARE TO THE FUTURE OF OUR GREAT
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Walsh, Joe - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
NATION. THEY ARE THE ENGINE OF THIS ECONOMY AND THE KEY TO PULLING AMERICA OUT OF THIS ECONOMIC RECESSION. BUT MADAM CHAIR, SMALL BUSINESSES ARE...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
DEFAZIO. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. DEFAZIO: I
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MR. MCGOVERN, -
THANK THE GENTLEMAN. THERE IS ONE AGENCY, ONE AGENCY OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT THAT HAS NEVER
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
BEEN AUDITED AND IS
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DeFazio, Peter A. - U.S. Representative, [D] Oregon
UNAUDITABLE. IT HAPPENS TO BE THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. LAST YEAR, REPRESENTATIVE GARRETT AND I SNUCK UP ON THEM TO REQUIRE AN AUDIT OF THE PENTAGON,...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
YIELD ONE MINUTE TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS, MR. DOG GET. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ONE MINUTE. MR. DOGGETT: THANK YOU.
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MR. MCGOVERN, -
WELL KNOWN AS MILITARY CITY, SAN ANTONIO HAS ACCOMPLISHED A TRAUMATIC BUT SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION
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Doggett, Lloyd - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
OF KELLY AND BROOKS AIR FORCE BASES. NOW THE PENTAGON IS RECOMMENDING THAT WE HAVE ANOTHER ROUND OF BASE CLOSURES. LET'S FIRST GUARANTEE THAT WE...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FROM UTAH HAS? MR. BISHOP: I'M NOT SURE.
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SOME ARE SAYING THEY'RE COMING DOWN HERE.
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MR. MCGOVERN, -
I'M NOT SURE. MR. MCGOVERN: I YIELD ONE MINUTE TO THE GENTLEMAN
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MR. BISHOP, -
FROM VERMONT, MR. WELCH. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE.
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MR. MCGOVERN, -
MR. WELSH: -- MR. WELCH: I
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THANK THE GENTLEMAN. IT IS A FAILURE WHEN CONGRESS WILL NOT ALLOW DEBATE ON THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE IN THIS BILL AND THAT IS THE
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Welch, Peter - U.S. Representative, [D] Vermont
POLICY IN AFGHANISTAN. CONGRESS HAS BEEN FAILING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. WE HAVEN'T PAID FOR THAT WAR. WE HAVEN'T DEBATED HOW TO PAY FOR THAT WAR. IT'S...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MR. KUCINICH. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. KUCINICH: TO START THE WAR
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MR. MCGOVERN, -
IN IRAQ, CONGRESS WAS LIED TO. TO START THE WAR
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IN AFGHANISTAN, CONGRESS WAS MISLED. TO START
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Kucinich, Dennis - U.S. Representative, [D] Ohio
THE WAR IN LIBYA, CONGRESS WAS IGNORED. TO START THE WAR IN IRAN, LANGUAGE HAS BEEN HIDDEN IN THE NDAA. THE NDAA PREPARES FOR WAR AGAINST IRAN. THERE'S...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FROM TEXAS, MS. JACKSON LEE. THE SPEAKER: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ONE
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MR. MCGOVERN, -
MINUTE. MS. JACKSON
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THE SPEAKER, -
LEE: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MS. JACKSON LEE: LODGED IN
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MS. JACKSON LEE, -
BETWEEN OUR COMMEMORATION OF MEMORIAL DAY AND OUR FALLEN
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
LOVED ONES AND
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Jackson Lee, Sheila - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
HEROES AND FLAG DAY WHICH WE STAND PROUDLY TO WAVE THE FLAG, I REALLY STAND HERE AS A FRIEND THAT IS DEEPLY SADDENED BY SOMETHING THAT I THINK HAS...
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McGovern, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
THE DEMOCRATIC LEADER, MS. PELOSI. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MS.
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PELOSI: THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING AND I THANK HIM FOR HIS LEADERSHIP
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Pelosi, Nancy - U.S. Representative, [D] California
YEAR IN AND YEAR OUT TO CLARIFY WHAT OUR MISSION IS, TO MAKE SURE THAT WE HONOR OUR TROOPS AND HONOR THEM MEANS NOT HAVING THEM STAY IN HARM'S WAY ANY...
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| 01:53:33 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
BISHOP: I SAID I HAVE SPEAKERS BUT THEY ARE NOT HERE. IF THE GENTLEMAN IS READY TO CLOSE THEN I WILL. MR. MCGOVERN: I AM READY
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MR. BISHOP, -
TO CLOSE NOW. MR. BISHOP: GO FOR IT. MR. MCGOVERN: MADAM SPEAKER, I YIELD MYSELF THE BALANCE OF THE TIME. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS...
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MR. MCGOVERN, -
DEFEATED, I WILL OFFER
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE
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McGovern, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
BIPARTISAN MCGOVERN-JONES-SMITH-PAUL AMENDMENT. BY DENYING DEBATE ON THIS AMENDMENT, THE REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP HAS ENSURED THERE WILL BE NO DEBATE OR...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PREVIOUS QUESTION. I ASK MY COLLEAGUES TO JOIN WITH US IN
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McGovern, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
A BIPARTISAN WAY TO VOTE NO ON THE PREVIOUS QUESTION AND HAVE A REAL DEBATE ON AFGHANISTAN. THAT'S WHAT OUR CONSTITUENTS WANT. THAT'S WHAT WE SHOULD...
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| 01:55:44 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. BISHOP: MADAM SPEAKER, I APPRECIATE THE OPPORTUNITY OF COMING DOWN HERE AND PRESENTING THE PARTICULAR RULES ON THE...
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| 01:55:54 |
Bishop, Rob - U.S. Representative, [R] Utah
I TAKE A LITTLE BIT OF UMBRAGE THAT IT IS NOT NECESSARILY FAIR. I WOULD REMIND PEOPLE THAT IT TOOK THREE YEARS UNDER THE PRIOR SPEAKER BEFORE THEY...
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| 02:03:53 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE AYES HAVE IT. THE AYES HAVE IT. THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS. MR. MCGOVERN: I ASK FOR THE YEAS AND NAYS. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE YEAS...
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| 02:04:04 |
MR. MCGOVERN, -
ARE ORDERED. MEMBERS WILL RECORD THEIR VOTES BY ELECTRONIC
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
DEVICE. PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 8 AND CLAUSE 9 OF RULE 20, THIS 15-MINUTE VOTE ON ORDERING THE PREVIOUS QUESTION WILL BE FOLLOWED BY FIVE-MINUTE VOTE ON...
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| 02:27:50 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ORDERED. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: ON THIS VOTE THE YEAS ARE 236. AND THE NAYS ARE 182. THE PREVIOUS QUESTION IS
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| 02:28:24 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ORDERED. THE HOUSE WILL COME TO ORDER. THE HOUSE WILL BE IN ORDER. THE HOUSE WILL COME TO ORDER. THE HOUSE WILL COME TO ORDER. THE CHAIR WOULD...
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| 02:30:16 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RESOLUTION. THOSE IN FAVOR VOTE AYE. OPPOSED SAY NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE AYES HAVE IT. MR. MCGOVERN: ON THAT I ASK FOR A RECORDED VOTE....
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| 02:30:40 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
VOTE IS ORDERED. MEMBERS WILL RECORD THEIR VOTES BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE. THIS IS A FIVE-MINUTE VOTE. [CAPTIONING MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NATIONAL CAPTIONING...
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| 02:37:28 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ADOPTED. WITHOUT OBJECTION, A MOTION TO RECONSIDER IS LAID UPON THE TABLE. THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS IS THE VOTE ON THE MOTION OF THE THE GENTLEWOMAN...
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| 02:38:02 |
THE CLERK, -
FROM ACQUIRING A NUCLEAR WEAPONS CAPABILITY. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE QUESTION IS, WILL THE HOUSE SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE TO THE RESOLUTION AS...
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| 02:38:13 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE. THIS IS A FIVE-MINUTE VOTE. [CAPTIONING MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE, INC., IN COOPERATION WITH THE ...
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| 02:44:26 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: ON THIS VOTE THE YEAS ARE 401. THE NAYS ARE 11. AND THERE ARE NINE
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| 02:45:32 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRESENT. 2/3 HAVING RESPONDED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, THE RULES ARE SUSPENDED, THE RESOLUTION IS AGREED TO AND WITHOUT OBJECTION THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER...
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| 02:46:13 |
THE CLERK, -
QUESTION IS WILL THE HOUSE SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS THE BILL. MEMBERS WILL RECORD THEIR
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| 02:46:19 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
VOTES BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE. THIS IS A FIVE-MINUTE VOTE. [CAPTIONING MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE, INC., IN COOPERATION WITH...
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| 02:52:35 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MOTION TO RECONSIDER IS LAID ON THE TABLE. THE CHAIR LAYS BEFORE THE HOUSE AN ENROLLED BILL. THE CLERK: H.R. 4967, AN ACT TO PREEMPT THE TERMINATION...
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| 02:53:11 |
THE CLERK, -
DISTRICTS. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA SEEK RECOGNITION? >> I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT ALL MEMBERS...
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| 03:07:34 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
REMARKS, INSERT EXTRANEOUS MATERIAL ON
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| 03:07:37 |
McKeon, Howard "Buck" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
H.R. 4130. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO
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| 03:07:45 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ORDERED. MR. MCKEON: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT MY AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE BE MODIFIED IN THE MANNER I HAVE PLACED AT THE
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| 03:07:57 |
McKeon, Howard "Buck" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
DESK. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 661 AND RULE 18, THE CHAIR DECLARES THE HOUSE IN THE COMMITTEE OF
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| 03:08:11 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4130. WILL THE GENTLEMAN FROM KANSAS, MR. YODER, PLEASE TAKE THE CHAIR? THE CHAIR:...
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| 03:08:40 |
THE CHAIR, -
A BILL TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, TO PRESCRIBE MILITARY PERSONNEL STRENGTH FOR FISCAL
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| 03:08:49 |
THE CLERK, -
YEAR 2013 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. THE CHAIR: WHEN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ROSE ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, ALL
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| 03:09:00 |
THE CHAIR, -
TIME FOR DEBATE HAD EXPIRE FED. NO FURTHER GENERAL DEBATE SHALL BE ORER. IN LIEU OF THE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF THE SUBSTITUTE RECOMMENDED BY THE...
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| 03:10:50 |
MR. MCKEON, -
IN HOUSE REPORT 112-485,
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| 03:10:53 |
THE CHAIR, -
OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. MCKEON. THE CHAIR:
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| 03:10:56 |
THE CLERK, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. MCKEON, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA IS
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| 03:11:03 |
THE CHAIR, -
RECOGNIZED. MR. MCKEON: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT MY AMENDMENT BE MODIFIED IN THE MANNER AT THE DESK. THE CHAIR: THE CLERK
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| 03:11:11 |
MR. MCKEON, -
WILL READ THE MODIFICATION. THE CLERK: AT THENED OF THE AMENDMENT ADD THE FOLLOWING, AT THE END OF SUBTITLE A OF
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| 03:11:20 |
THE CHAIR, -
TITLE 7, ADD THE
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| 03:11:22 |
THE CLERK, -
FOLLOWING, SECTION 704, CERTAIN TREATMENT OF AUTISM UNDER TRICARE, A, IN GENERAL, SECTION 1077 OF TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE, IS AMENDED BY ADDING AT...
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| 03:11:46 |
THE CHAIR, -
CONTINUE. THE CLERK: PROVIDING HEALTH CARE UNDER SUBSECTION A UNDER PARAGRAPH 3-A, THE TREATMENT OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS SHALL
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| 03:11:56 |
THE CLERK, -
INCLUDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENT, INCLUDING APLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS WHEN PRESCRIBED BY A PHYSICIAN. TWO -- MR. MCKEON: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT...
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| 03:12:13 |
MR. MCKEON, -
OBJECTION TO DISPENSING WITH THE READING? IS WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE READING IS
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| 03:12:20 |
McKeon, Howard "Buck" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
DISPENSED. IS THERE OBJECTION TO MODIFYING THE AMENDMENT? WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE AMENDMENT IS MODIFYING. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA MAY CONTINUE....
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| 03:12:42 |
McKeon, Howard "Buck" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
AGREEMENT ON IT. IT'S A GOOD BILL, A GOOD ADDITION TO THE BILL, AND SKI THAT IT BE APPROVED. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM...
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| 03:13:00 |
THE CHAIR, -
RECOGNITION. MR. SMITH: THOUGH I'M NOT OPPOSED I CLAIM TIME IN OPPOSITION. I YIELD TWO AND A HALF MINUTES TO MR. BERMAN,
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| 03:13:13 |
MR. SMITH, -
RANKING MEMBER ON THE COMMITTEE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. BERMAN: THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MR. CHAIRMAN, AN THANK YOU, MR. --
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| 03:13:23 |
THE CHAIR, -
AND THANK YOU, MR. SMITH FOR YIELDING ME THIS
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| 03:13:25 |
Berman, Howard L. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
TIME. I RISE IN SUPPORT OF THE MANAGER'S AMENDMENT BUT TO SPEAK IN SUPPORT OF THE SMITH AMENDMENT WHICH IS PART OF THE EN BLOC AMENDMENT WHICH WILL...
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| 03:15:43 |
THE CHAIR, -
MR. KEION, IS RECOGNIZED. -- MR. MCKEON IS RECOGNIZED. MR. MCKEON: I WANT TO THANK HIM FOR HELPING BUSINESSES AND BEING ABLE TO DO BUSINESS ABROAD WHILE...
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| 03:15:57 |
MR. MCKEON, -
AMERICA. DO YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER SPEAKERS? MR. SMITH: I'M GOING TO CLOSE ON MY SIDE. MR. MCKEON:
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| 03:16:10 |
MR. SMITH, -
RESERVE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON IS RECOGNIZED. MR. SMITH: THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MR. SPEAKER. I SUPPORT THE MANAGER'S AMENDMENT....
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| 03:16:20 |
Smith, Adam - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
THAT'S BEEN A GREAT DEAL OF DISTORTED INFORMATION GOING OUT. I WILL TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CORRECT SOME OF IT. THE GOHMERT AMENDMENT BEING OFFERED DOES...
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| 03:18:33 |
THE CHAIR, -
RECOGNIZED. MR. MCKEON: WAS THE GENTLEMAN -- THAT WAS YOUR CLOSING REMARK? AT THIS POINT, MR. CHAIRMAN, I YIELD THE REMAINDER BALANCE OF
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| 03:18:41 |
McKeon, Howard "Buck" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
OUR TIME TO THE VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE, THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS, MR. THORNBERRY. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS IS RECOGNIZED FOR THE...
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| 03:18:55 |
THE CHAIR, -
ARE GOING TO HAVE AMPLE OPPORTUNITY TO DEBATE A NUMBER OF THE ISSUES THAT THE DISTINGUISHED RANKING MEMBER RAISED, BUT I DON'T THINK
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| 03:19:00 |
Thornberry, William "Mac" McClellan - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
THAT WE CAN BE HERE ON THE FLOOR AND ALLOW SOME OF THE ARGUMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE TO GO WITHOUT SOME CHALLENGE. FOR EXAMPLE, TO SAY THAT A LETTER...
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| 03:20:42 |
THE CHAIR, -
SETS FOOT ON AMERICAN SOIL THE FIRST THING HE HEARS
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| 03:20:46 |
MR. THORNBERRY, -
AFTER YOU ARE UNDER ARREST, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT, YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO AN ATTORNEY AND IF YOU CAN'T AFFORD ONE ONE WILL BE PROVIDED FOR...
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| 03:22:13 |
THE CHAIR, -
NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE AYES HAVE IT. THE AMENDMENT AS MODIFIED IS AGREED TO. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA SEEK...
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| 03:22:30 |
MR. MCKEON, -
AMENDMENTS EN BLOC? THE CLERK: AMENDMENTS NUMBER 2,
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| 03:22:35 |
THE CHAIR, -
14, 15, 16, 21, 23, 25,
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| 03:22:40 |
THE CLERK, -
27, 28, 40, 43, 57, 74, 83, 95, 97, 102, 107 AND 126 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-485 OFFERED BY MR. MCKEON OF CALIFORNIA. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO HOUSE...
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| 03:23:09 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR NOW RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. MCKEON: MR. CHAIRMAN, I URGE THE COMMITTEE TO ADOPT THE AMENDMENTS EN BLOC, ALL OF WHICH...
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| 03:23:19 |
McKeon, Howard "Buck" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
AND THE MINORITY. MR. CHAIR, I YIELD AT THIS TIME ONE MINUTE TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. GALLEGLY. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA...
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| 03:23:36 |
THE CHAIR, -
THIS BILL TOGETHER. MY AMENDMENT,
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| 03:23:38 |
Gallegly, Elton - U.S. Representative, [R] California
WHICH IS INCLUDED IN THE EN BLOC, WILL ADDRESS THE REPERCUSSIONS OF THE EXPANSION OF SEA OTTERS INTO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COASTAL WATERS. WITH THE...
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| 03:25:01 |
MR. MCKEON, -
AND YIELD BACK THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON IS
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| 03:25:05 |
McKeon, Howard "Buck" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
RECOGNIZED. MR. SMITH: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. I YIELD MYSELF ONE MINUTE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED
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| 03:25:10 |
THE CHAIR, -
FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. SMITH: JUST TO RESPOND
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| 03:25:13 |
MR. SMITH, -
TO THE AGENTS OF THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS.
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| 03:25:16 |
THE CHAIR, -
WHETHER AN ALEAP IS ARRESTED, WE WANT THEM ARRESTED, TRIED AND CONVICTED. WE
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| 03:25:20 |
Smith, Adam - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
WANT TO MAKE SURE THEY ACTUALLY ARE A TERRORIST IS A TERRORIST BEFORE WE DO THAT, TO HAVE A PROCESS IN PLACE SO THE PRESIDENT DOESN'T HAVE THAT POWER...
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| 03:26:37 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM TEXAS, MR. THORNBERRY, ONE MINUTE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. THORNBERRY: THANK YOU, MR.
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| 03:26:43 |
MR. MCKEON, -
CHAIRMAN. I APPRECIATE, AGAIN, THE STRONG VIEWS OF
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| 03:26:46 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE DISTINGUISHED RANKING MEMBER. I WOULD JUST SAY THERE IS A REAL
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| 03:26:49 |
Thornberry, William "Mac" McClellan - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
DIFFERENCE OF OPINION ABOUT TO WHAT EXTENT U.S. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS WHICH EACH OF US AS CITIZENS ARE PRIVILEGED TO HAVE ARE BESTOWED UPON ANY ILLEGAL...
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| 03:28:00 |
THE CHAIR, -
OF INFORMATION HAS COME OUT OF PEOPLE AFTER THEY
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| 03:28:04 |
Smith, Adam - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
WERE MIRANDIZED. WITH THAT I YIELD TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA, MR. LEWIS, FOR ONE MINUTE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR...
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| 03:28:16 |
THE CHAIR, -
IN STRONG SUPPORT OF THE EN BLOC AMENDMENT
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| 03:28:19 |
Lewis, John - U.S. Representative, [D] Georgia
WHICH INCLUDES MY AMENDMENT, IT REQUIRES THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, THE R.S. AND COMMERCE TO CALCULATE THE TOTAL COST OF THE WAR IN AFGHANISTAN AND IRAQ...
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| 03:29:20 |
THE CHAIR, -
COLLOQUY. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO
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| 03:29:23 |
McKeon, Howard "Buck" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
MINUTES. MRS. BONO MACK: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR THIS COLLOQUY AND
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| 03:29:28 |
THE CHAIR, -
I'D LIKE TO THANK HIM, MY GOOD FRIEND FROM CALIFORNIA, FOR HIS LEADERSHIP AND HIS HARD WORK IN
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| 03:29:33 |
Bono Mack, Mary - U.S. Representative, [R] California
CRAFTING THIS BILL IN SUPPORT OF OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN THE MILITARY. AS YOU KNOW, THESE MEN AND WOMEN SACRIFICE THEIR LIVES TO GUARANTEE OUR SAFETY....
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| 03:30:44 |
McKeon, Howard "Buck" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
IS OF VITAL IMPORTANCE. THIS BILL INCLUDES AN ITEM OF SPECIAL INTEREST FOR SUPPORT FOR SPECIAL -- SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAMS AND CALLS ON ...
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| 03:31:26 |
THE CHAIR, -
RECOGNIZED. MR. BLMNAUR: I WANT TO THANK MY
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| 03:31:28 |
MR. SMITH, -
COLLEAGUES FOR THEIR HARD WORK TO ADDRESS THE SYSTEM WHICH WAS
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| 03:31:32 |
THE CHAIR, -
CREATED IN THE MIDST OF THE COLD WAR BUT
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| 03:31:34 |
Blumenauer, Earl - U.S. Representative, [D] Oregon
REMAINED RELATIVELY UNCHANGED DESPITE THE AMAZING ADVANCE OF TECHNOLOGY WHICH RENDERED MUCH OF IT OBSOLETE. WE HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR REFORM TO DELIVER...
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| 03:32:38 |
THE CHAIR, -
WASHINGTON IS
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| 03:32:43 |
THE CHAIR, -
RECOGNIZED. MR. SMITH: AT THIS TIME I YIELD ONE MINUTE TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM INDIANA, MR. VISCLOSKY. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
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| 03:32:52 |
MR. SMITH, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. VISCLOSKY: I APPRECIATE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDING AND I RISE TO EXPRESS MY CONCERN THAT AN AMENDMENT
|
| 03:32:59 |
THE CHAIR, -
OFFERED BY MR. TURNER THAT IS CONTAINED IN THE EN BLOC
|
| 03:33:02 |
Visclosky, Peter "Pete" J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Indiana
AMENDMENT DOES NOT CURE PROVISIONS IN THE UNDERLYING BILL THAT WE CAN EN-- THAT WEAKEN ENFORCE. OF WORKER HEALTH AND SAFETY AND CREATES A SELF-REGULATION...
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| 03:34:13 |
THE CHAIR, -
RECOGNIZED. MR. SMITH: I YIELD ONE MINUTE TO THE GENTLELADY FROM MAINE, MS. PINGREE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MS. PINGREE:...
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| 03:34:22 |
MR. SMITH, -
GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING HIS TIME, MR. SPEAKER. THE AMENDMENT
|
| 03:34:25 |
THE CHAIR, -
I'M SPONSORING TODAY SENDS A
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| 03:34:28 |
Pingree, Chellie - U.S. Representative, [D] Maine
LOUDED ON CLEAR MESSAGE TO THE DEPARTMENTS OF DEFENSE AND VETERANS AFFAIR. IT SEND THE MESSAGE THAT THE PROBLEM OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE MILITARY IS...
|
| 03:35:44 |
MR. MCKEON, -
6 1/4 MINUTES REMAINING. MR.
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| 03:35:47 |
McKeon, Howard "Buck" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
MCKEE YOP: I RESERVE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES, THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON. MR. SMITH: I YIELD ONE MINUTE TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM CONNECTICUT,...
|
| 03:35:55 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. MURPHY: I RISE TODAY TO SUPPORT
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| 03:35:59 |
MR. SMITH, -
MY AMENDMENT NUMBER 97 THAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS EN
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| 03:36:02 |
THE CHAIR, -
BLOC PACKAGE. THIS WILL
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| 03:36:04 |
Murphy, Christopher "Chris" S. - U.S. Representative, [D] Connecticut
ALLOW AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS TO COMPETE FAIRLY FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONTRACTS. MY STATE WHICH HAS BUILT SUBMARINES FOR THE NAVY AND SUPPLIED OUR...
|
| 03:37:13 |
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED. MR. SMITH: I YIELD ONE MINUTE TO THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA, MS. CHU. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY
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| 03:37:19 |
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED. MS.
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| 03:37:21 |
MR. SMITH, -
CHU: I HAVE A PERSONAL REASON
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| 03:37:30 |
Chu, Judy - U.S. Representative, [D] California
FOR OFFERING THIS AMENDMENT, MY NEPHEW WAS HAZED IN THE ARMY AND IT KILLED HIM. THEY STOMPED, KICKED, PUNCHED HIM AND POURED THE ENTIRE CONTENTS...
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| 03:38:20 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON. MR. SMITH: I RESERVE AS WELL. WE HAVE ONE MORE SPEAKER, I DON'T BELIEVE HE'S PRESENT. I RESERVE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN...
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| 03:38:28 |
THE CHAIR, -
WASHINGTON
|
| 03:38:30 |
MR. SMITH, -
RESERVES. MR. MCKEON: WE DON'T HAVE ANY MORE SPEAKERS. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON IS RECOGNIZED. MR. SMITH: WE YIELD BACK THE BALANCE...
|
| 03:38:46 |
MR. MCKEON, -
TIME. MR. MCKEON: I ENCOURAGE
|
| 03:38:48 |
THE CHAIR, -
ALL MEMBERS TO SUPPORT THE EN BLOC AMENDMENT AND YIELD BACK THE
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| 03:38:51 |
MR. SMITH, -
BALANCE OF OUR TIME. THE CHAIR: THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENTS EN BLOC
|
| 03:38:55 |
MR. MCKEON, -
OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION OF
|
| 03:39:00 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR, THE AYES HAVE IT. THE EN BLOC AMENDMENTS ARE AGREED. TO -- ARE AGREED TO. IT IS IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER THREE PRINTED IN...
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| 03:39:25 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
|
| 03:39:27 |
THE CHAIR, -
OHIO. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO HOUSE
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| 03:39:29 |
THE CLERK, -
RESOLUTION 661, THE GENTLEMAN FROM OHIO, MR. KUCINICH, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE
|
| 03:39:35 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM OHIO. MR. KUCINICH: I YIELD MYSELF ONE MINUTE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. KUCINICH: THE ADMINISTRATION'S...
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| 03:39:47 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 03:39:50 |
Kucinich, Dennis - U.S. Representative, [D] Ohio
STRIKES RISKS DEATH OR INJURY TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE HAD NO RELATIONS WITH THE UNITED STATES. A RECENT REPORT BY THE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM...
|
| 03:40:55 |
THE CHAIR, -
OPPOSITION. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >>
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| 03:41:01 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
AT THIS TIME I YIELD A
|
| 03:41:03 |
THE CHAIR, -
MINUTE AND A HALF TO THE DISTINGUISHED RANKING MEMBER. THE GENTLEMAN FROM
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| 03:41:09 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
WASHINGTON. MR. SMITH: I RISE IN OPPOSITION TO THE AMENDMENT. I THINK THE GENTLEMAN RAISES A LEGITIMATE POINT. THE EXERCISE OF STRIKES NEEDS PROPER...
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| 03:41:18 |
Smith, Adam - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
THERE WERE A NUMB OF WAYS TO HAVE GREATER TRANSPARENCY IN THE DECISIONS, WHETHER THEY'RE SIGNATURE STRIKES OR AGAINST INDIVIDUALS. BUT THE BOTTOM LINE...
|
| 03:42:35 |
THE CHAIR, -
CARL IN "THE WASHINGTON POST" REVEALED THE C.I.A. AND THE JOINT SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND HAVE BEEN GIVEN NEW AUTHORITY THAT
|
| 03:42:40 |
Kucinich, Dennis - U.S. Representative, [D] Ohio
ALLOWS THEM TO FIRE UPON TARGETS BASED SOLELY ON THEIR SO-CALLED INTENTION SIGNATURES, PATTERNS OF MAY HAVOR OBTAINED THROUGH AIR OBSERVATION BUT ALLOWING...
|
| 03:43:21 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
HALF. MR. ANDREWS: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO REVISE
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| 03:43:24 |
THE CHAIR, -
AND EXTEND MY REMARK. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. ANDREWS: I RISE TO RESPECTFULLY DISAGREE
|
| 03:43:30 |
MR. ANDREWS, -
WITH A PERSON FOR WHOM I HAVE GREAT RESPECT. I KNOW HE OFFER THIS IS AMENDMENT BECAUSE HE WANTS TO AVOID A
|
| 03:43:36 |
Andrews, Robert - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
SITUATION WHERE OUR COUNTRY ARBITRARYLY TAKES NEBT HUMAN LIFE. EDGE HE'S RIGHT TO HAVE THAT CONCERN. I THINK IT'S ONE THAT'S WIDELY HELD. I THINK THAT...
|
| 03:44:49 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE RANKING DEMOCRAT ON JUDICIARY, MR. CONYERS OF 3467. THE
|
| 03:44:53 |
Kucinich, Dennis - U.S. Representative, [D] Ohio
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM -- OF MICHIGAN. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. CONYERS: I THANK THE AUTHOR
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| 03:45:01 |
THE CHAIR, -
OF THE AMENDMENT AND I JOIN
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| 03:45:03 |
THE CHAIR, -
WITH HIM IN IT BECAUSE, LADIES AND
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| 03:45:07 |
Conyers, John Jr. - U.S. Representative, [D] Michigan
GENTLEMEN, THE ADMINISTRATION POLICY UP UNTIL NOW HAS BEEN QUITE CLEAR. DRONES PURSUE SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS WHO APPEAR ON A TARGET LIST MAINTAINED BY THE...
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| 03:47:14 |
THE CHAIR, -
TEXAS RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM OHIO IS RECOGNIZED. MR. KUCINICH: I'M PREPARED
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| 03:47:18 |
MR. THORNBERRY, -
TO
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| 03:47:20 |
THE CHAIR, -
CLOSE. MR. THORNBERRY: PARLIAMENTARY
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| 03:47:26 |
MR. KUCINICH, -
INQUIRY, MR. CHAIRMAN. WHO HAS THE RIGHT TO CLOSE ON THIS AMENDMENT? THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS HAS THE
|
| 03:47:32 |
MR. THORNBERRY, -
RIGHT TO CLOSE ON THIS AMENDMENT. MR. THORNBERRY: FURTHER PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY, MR. CHAIRMAN, HOW MUCH
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| 03:47:38 |
THE CHAIR, -
TIME REMAINS? THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS HAS 2 1/2 MINUTES
|
| 03:47:42 |
MR. THORNBERRY, -
REMAINING. THE GENTLEMAN FROM OHIO HAS 1 1/2 MINUTES REMAINING. MR. THORNBERRY: MR. CHAIRMAN,
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| 03:47:46 |
THE CHAIR, -
I WOULD YIELD ONE MINUTE TO THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN FROM RHODE ISLAND, THE RANKING MEMBER OF THE EMERGING THREATS AND CAPABILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE.
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| 03:47:53 |
Thornberry, William "Mac" McClellan - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM RHODE ISLAND IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. LANGEVIN: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO REVISE AND EXTEND. THE
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| 03:48:00 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR. LANGEVIN: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN
|
| 03:48:05 |
MR. LANGEVIN, -
FOR YIELDING. AND I APPRECIATE THE GENTLEMAN FROM OHIO AND THE GENTLEMAN
|
| 03:48:10 |
Langevin, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Rhode Island
FROM MICHIGAN FOR OFFERING THIS AMENDMENT, BUT UNFORTUNATELY I MUST RISE IN OPPOSITION. I CERTAINLY SHARE THE KESHES -- THE CONCERNS. I KNOW OF THEIR...
|
| 03:49:40 |
MR. THORNBERRY, -
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| 03:49:42 |
Langevin, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Rhode Island
USED. IT COULD MITIGATE OR PREVENT AN ACTUAL ATTACK FROM MATERIALIZING. IT COULD PUT U.S. SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN IN UNDO HARM AND COLLATERAL DAMAGE AND...
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| 03:50:12 |
THE CHAIR, -
CLOSE, THE SPONSOR OF AN AMENDMENT OR OPPONENT
|
| 03:50:15 |
THE CHAIR, -
OF AN
|
| 03:50:17 |
MR. KUCINICH, -
AMENDMENT? THE CHAIR: THE OPPONENT REPRESENTING THE POSITION OF THE COMMITTEE HAS A RIGHT TO CLOSE. MR. KUCINICH: THANK YOU VERY MUCH. THE CHAIR:
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| 03:50:26 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM OHIO. MR. KUCINICH: I WILL CLOSE AND HOW MUCH TIME DO I HAVE
|
| 03:50:30 |
MR. KUCINICH, -
REMAINING? THE CHAIR: 1 1/2 MINUTES. MR. KUCINICH: 1
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| 03:50:35 |
MR. KUCINICH, -
1/2? THE CHAIR: THAT IS CORRECT. MR. KUCINICH: IN SUPPORT OF TRANSPARENCY OF THE DRONES ABROAD, OVERREACH IS UNCHECKED. THE ADMINISTRATION REFUSES TO
|
| 03:50:45 |
Kucinich, Dennis - U.S. Representative, [D] Ohio
RELEASE THE JUSTIFICATION FOR PERMITTING SO-CALLED SIGNATURE DRONE STRIKES. THE ADMINISTRATION REFUSES TO DISCLOSE WHETHER AND HOW THERE'S ANY...
|
| 03:52:17 |
THE CHAIR, -
THING, FOR EXAMPLE, TO SAY
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| 03:52:20 |
Thornberry, William "Mac" McClellan - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
IN A WAR YOU HAVE TO KNOW THE NAME, RANK AND SERIAL NUMBER OF THE PERSON THAT YOU'RE ABOUT TO SHOOT BEFORE YOU CAN EVEN SHOOT THEM. AND TO PUT IT A...
|
| 03:53:52 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR, THE NOES HAVE IT AND THE AMENDMENT IS NOT AGREED TO. THE GENTLEMAN FROM OHIO IS RECOGNIZED. IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT...
|
| 03:54:18 |
MR. ROHRABACHER, -
ROHRABACHER OF CALIFORNIA. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION
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| 03:54:21 |
THE CLERK, -
661, THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. ROHRABACHER, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED, EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE
|
| 03:54:27 |
THE CHAIR, -
MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. ROHRABACHER: THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MR. SPEAKER. SINCE 9/11 THE UNITED STATES HAS GIVEN...
|
| 03:54:36 |
Rohrabacher, Dana - U.S. Representative, [R] California
22 BILLION DOLLARS. THAT NUMBER IS TO EMBOLDEN PAKISTAN'S GOVERNMENT, TO MAINTAIN THE BRUTAL OPPRESSION OVER ITS PEOPLE AND TO CONTINUE ITS BLATANT...
|
| 03:58:29 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. SMITH: I
|
| 03:58:33 |
MR. SMITH, -
YIELD TWO MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS, MR. CONAWAY. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. CONAWAY:
|
| 03:58:40 |
MR. SMITH, -
I STRONGLY URGE OPPOSITION TO THIS AMENDMENT WITH HEAVY HEART. SOME OF
|
| 03:58:44 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE THINGS MY COLLEAGUE SAID
|
| 03:58:47 |
Conaway, K. "Mike" Michael - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
IS ACCURATE. NEVERTHELESS, I DON'T WANT TO SEEM AS AN APOLOGIST TO PAKISTAN. WE HAVE TRIMMED THE MONEY BY HALF. WE HAVE STRENGTHENED THE CONTROLS...
|
| 04:00:29 |
MR. ROHRABACHER, -
LEE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY FROM TEXAS IS RECOGNIZED
|
| 04:00:31 |
THE CHAIR, -
FOR ONE
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| 04:00:34 |
MR. SMITH, -
MINUTE. MS. JACKSON LEE: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN AND I HAVE WORKED
|
| 04:00:37 |
THE CHAIR, -
WITH THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA ON A NUMBER OF ISSUES BUT I RISE IN
|
| 04:00:42 |
Jackson Lee, Sheila - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
VIGOROUS OPPOSITION AS THE CO-CHAIRS OF THE FOUNDS OF THE PAKISTAN CAUCUS TO THIS AMENDMENT. LET ME FRAME THE REASON. FIRST OF ALL, WE HAVE A VERY...
|
| 04:02:03 |
THE CHAIR, -
DEMOCRACY, AMBASSADOR SHERRY RAYMOND
|
| 04:02:06 |
Jackson Lee, Sheila - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
HERE, WHO INTERACTS WITH THE CONGRESS. PAKISTAN IS AN EFFECTIVE ALLY WITH CHANNELS. WE SHOULD NOT THENY THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO CORRECT AND TURN THE...
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THE CHAIR, -
TIME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR.
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MR. ROHRABACHER, -
SMITH: WE HAVE TWO MORE SPEAKERS, I WILL YIELD ONE MINUTE TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS, MR.
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THE CHAIR, -
THORNBERRY. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR
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MR. SMITH, -
ONE MINUTE. MR. THORNBERRY: I THINK ALL OF US SHARE THE
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THE CHAIR, -
FRUSTRATIONS VOICED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA BUT HI AMENDMENT GOES TOO FAR. I AGREE WE SHOULD
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Thornberry, William "Mac" McClellan - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
LOOK FOR ADDITIONAL ALLIES IN THE REGION. THE PROBLEM IS THERE'S NOT ANOTHER ALLY IN THE REGION THROUGH WHICH OUR MILITARY CAN BE SUPPLIED. SO FOR THE...
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THE CHAIR, -
CALIFORNIA HAS ONE MINUTE REMAIN, THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON HAS 45 SECONDS REMAINING. MR.
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Rohrabacher, Dana - U.S. Representative, [R] California
ROHRABACHER: THEN I WOULD PROCEED AND, IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THE OTHER SIDE CLOSES? THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON HAS THE RIGHT TO
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MR. ROHRABACHER, -
CLOSE. MR. ROHRABACHER: THEN I WILL PROCEED. I HAVE HERE 19
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THE CHAIR, -
PAGES, I BELIEVE, 13 PAGES, OF
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Rohrabacher, Dana - U.S. Representative, [R] California
RESTRICTIONS THAT WE HAVE HAD ON PAKISTAN AID OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS. 13 PAGES OF RESTRICTIONS THAT HAVE MEANT NOTHING. DURING THE TIME THAT WE...
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THE CHAIR, -
BALANCE OF OUR TIME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. SMITH: WE ARE NOT IGNORING ANY OF THAT. THOSE ARE ALL THINGS WE
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MR. SMITH, -
DISCUSSED IN THE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE BUT THE BOTTOM
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THE CHAIR, -
LINE
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MR. SMITH, -
IS, REGRETTABLY, PAKISTAN IS IN A PART OF THE WORLD WHERE WE HAVE NATIONAL SECURITY INTERESTS. PAKISTAN HASED A -- HAS AT VARIOUS TIME GIVEN CRITICAL...
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THE CHAIR, -
NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR THE NOES HAVE IT. THE AMENDMENT IS NOT AGREED TO. MR. ROHRABACHER: I ASK FOR A RECORDED VOTE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN...
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MR. ROHRABACHER, -
PROCEEDINGS ON
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Price, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
THE AMENDMENT FROM THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA WILL BE POSTPONED. IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER FIVE. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE...
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Unidentified Speaker, -
REPORT 112-485, OFFERED BY MS. LEE OF
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THE CHAIR, -
CALIFORNIA. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT
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THE CLERK, -
TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 661, THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MS. LEE, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED EACH WILL CONTROL SIX MINUTES.
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THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MS. LEE: LET ME JUST SAY THIS, IT IS DOWN RIGHT OUTRAGEOUS THAT THE MCGOVERN-JONES AMENDMENT...
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Lee, Barbara - U.S. Representative, [D] California
THIS HOUSE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEBATE AND VOTE ON THEIR AMENDMENT. SECONDLY, WE REALLY DO NEED A CLEAR AND TWO-DAY, AT LEAST, THE BAIT, NOT 20 MINUTES...
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THE CHAIR, -
RECOGNITION? MR. ROHRABACHER -- MR. MCKEON: I CLAIM THE TIME IN OPPOSITION. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. MCKEON: I YIELD TWO MINUTES...
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THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED. MR. THORNBERRY: ESSENTIALLY THIS
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MR. MCKEON, -
AMENDMENT SAYS GET OUT NOW. LEAVE AFGHANISTAN REGARDLESS OF THE CONSEQUENCES. I APPRECIATE
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Thornberry, William "Mac" McClellan - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
THE HONSY, THE FORTHRIGHT NATURE OF THIS AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA. IT IS BETTER TO SAY UP FRONT WHAT YOU ARE TRYING TO DO RATHER...
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THE CHAIR, -
CALIFORNIA, MS. WOOL SE -- MS. WOOLSEY. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY
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MS. LEE, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MS. WOOLSEY: I RISE TODAY IN SUPPORT OF MY FRIEND,
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THE CHAIR, -
BARBARA LEE'S, AMENDMENT. LET'S LOOK AT THE FACTS. 2/3 OF AMERICANS OPPOSE
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Woolsey, Lynn - U.S. Representative, [D] California
OUR MILITARY OCCUPATION OF AFGHANISTAN. SO IF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WERE TO VOTE ON THIS AMENDMENT TODAY IT WOULD PASS OVERWHELMINGLY WITH SUPPORT...
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THE CHAIR, -
THREE MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS, MR. CONAWAY. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR THREE MINUTES. MR. MR. CONAWAY:
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MR. MCKEON, -
I THANK THE CHAIRMAN AND I APPRECIATE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDING
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THE CHAIR, -
THE TIME. I STAND IN OPPOSITION TO THEAMENT. MY COLLEAGUE SAID IT VERY WELL
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Conaway, K. "Mike" Michael - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
EARLIER, THIS IS JUST SAYING GET OUT NOW. MY COLLEAGUES ACROSS THE AISLE IN SUPPORT OF THIS AMENDMENT USE THE WORD RESPONSIBLE OVER AND OVER. THERE...
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THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. CONYERS: I
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MS. LEE, -
THANK THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA
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THE CHAIR, -
AND APPRECIATE THAT ENDING
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Conyers, John Jr. - U.S. Representative, [D] Michigan
AMERICA'S LONGEST WAR OVER 10 YEARS IS NOT AN UNREASONABLE NOTION BECAUSE THERE IS A SERIOUS MISUNDERSTANDING GOING ON ABOUT THIS AMENDMENT. ON...
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THE CHAIR, -
COMMITTEE, A GENTLEMAN WHO HAS LED TROOPS
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McKeon, Howard "Buck" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
IN BATTLE, MR. WEST. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. WEST: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. AND THANK YOU, MR....
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THE CHAIR, -
IN AFGHANISTAN FOR 2 1/2 YEARS.
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West, Allen B. - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
AND HAVING BEEN A GROUND COMBAT COMMANDER I SAY ONE THING. IF THIS AMENDMENT WERE TO PASS, THIS AMENDMENT WOULD RESTRICT THE AUTHORIZATION AND USE OF...
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THE CHAIR, -
REMAINING. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA HAS
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MS. LEE, -
FOUR MINUTES REMAINING. MS. LEE: LET ME JUST YIELD MYSELF 30
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Lee, Barbara - U.S. Representative, [D] California
SECONDS AND JUST RESPOND TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA AND SAY, THIS AMENDMENT, I THINK HE PROBABLY
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Lee, Barbara - U.S. Representative, [D] California
IS NOT READING THE AMENDMENT THAT I HAVE OFFERED. WHAT THIS AMENDMENT DOES IS RESTRICT OUR FUNDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE SAFE AND THE ORDERLY WITHDRAWAL...
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| 04:22:09 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR. I RISE TO SPEAK IN SUPPORT OF THE LEE AMENDMENT. WHEN I WAS IN THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE,
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Hanabusa, Colleen Wakako - U.S. Representative, [D] Hawaii
WE WERE THE ONLY STATE THAT DID A HAWAII MEDAL OF HONOR AND THE FORTUNATE PART ABOUT IT IS WE GAVE THOSE MEDALS TO THE SPOUSES AND THE FAMILIES AND...
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| 04:23:27 |
THE CHAIR, -
MY FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE, THE GENTLEMAN FROM ILLINOIS, A MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE, AIR FORCE
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McKeon, Howard "Buck" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
PILOT, MR. KISSINGER. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM ILLINOIS IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. KISSELL: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN --
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THE CHAIR, -
MR. KINZINGER: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. THESE ARE LESSONS
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| 04:23:44 |
MR. KISSELL, -
WE LEARNED THROUGHOUT HISTORY. I LEARNED IT IN OFFICER TRAINING AS A PILOT IN THE MILITARY AND I LEARNED
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| 04:23:49 |
Kinzinger, Adam - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
IT IN MY EXPERIENCE OVERSEAS. THINK OF THE SACRIFICE THAT OUR TROOPS HAVE MADE IN AFGHANISTAN. NOW, WE UNDERSTAND IT'S BEEN TOO LONG. BUT THINK OF THE...
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| 04:24:59 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA HAS THREE MINUTES REMAINING. MS.
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MS. LEE, -
LEE: I'D LIKE TO YIELD NOW ONE MINUTE TO THE GENTLELADY FROM TEXAS,
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Lee, Barbara - U.S. Representative, [D] California
CONGRESSWOMAN JACKSON LEE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY FROM
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MS. LEE, -
TEXAS IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE
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THE CHAIR, -
MINUTE. MS. JACKSON LEE: I'D LIKE TO THANK THE GENTLELADY FOR A VERY THOUGHTFUL AMENDMENT AND I ACKNOWLEDGE THE AMENDMENT THAT BOTH MR. SMITH AND MR.
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| 04:25:23 |
Jackson Lee, Sheila - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
MCGOVERN HAD. AND CLEARLY WHAT THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE TO SPEAK THROUGH THEIR REPRESENTATIVES HERE ON THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE....
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Pearce, Steve - U.S. Representative, [R] New Mexico
1972 AND 1973. I WAS THERE WHEN MEMBERS OF THIS HOUSE VOTED TO CUT THE FUNDS TO TROOPS IN COMBAT. I'M HEARING THE WORDS SAFE AND ORDERLY WITHDRAW. HAS...
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| 04:28:16 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM CALIFORNIA RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED.
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MS. LEE, -
MR. MCKEON: CAN I ASK THE TIME REMAINING? THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM
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| 04:28:23 |
THE CHAIR, -
CALIFORNIA HAS TWO MINUTES REMAINING. THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA HAS ONE MINUTE REMAINING. MR. MCKEON:
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| 04:28:27 |
MR. MCKEON, -
AND I HAVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE? THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM
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| 04:28:29 |
Lee, Barbara - U.S. Representative, [D] California
CALIFORNIA HAS THE RIGHT TO CLOSE. MR. MCKEON: I'LL RESERVE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA
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| 04:28:35 |
THE CHAIR, -
RESERVES. THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA. MS. LEE: LET
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| 04:28:40 |
THE CHAIR, -
ME JUST FIRST SAY THAT I APPRECIATE THE 20-MINUTE DEBATE BUT WE SHOULD HAVE A COUPLE OF DAYS TO BE ABLE TO HAVE
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| 04:28:48 |
Lee, Barbara - U.S. Representative, [D] California
A FULL DEBATE ON WHY WE NEED TO, ONE, PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND PROVIDE FOR THEIR IS A SAFE AND ORDERLY -- PROVIDE FOR THEIR SAFE AND ORDERLY WITHDRAWAL....
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THE CHAIR, -
WHEN I WAS IN AFGHANISTAN A FEW YEARS
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MR. MCKEON, -
AGO I VISITED CAMP LEGISLATOR --
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MR. MCKEON, -
LEATHERNECK. A GENERAL WAS JUST SETTING UP BASE AND MEN WERE SETTING UP FOREIGN OPERATING BASES, TRYING TO TAKE BACK TERRITORY THAT THE TALIBAN COMMANDED....
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| 04:32:23 |
THE CHAIR, -
VOTE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY SEEKS A RECORDED VOTE. PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEED OPTION
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| 04:32:29 |
MS. LEE, -
THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA
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| 04:32:31 |
Price, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
WILL BE POSTPONED. IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER SIX PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-485. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM VIRGINIA...
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| 04:33:12 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO HOZZ
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THE CLERK, -
REGISTRATION LOO -- RESOLUTION 661, THE GENTLEMAN FROM VIRGINIA, MR. CONNOLLY, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE
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| 04:33:20 |
THE CHAIR, -
MINUTES. MR. CONNOLLY: I THANK THE CHAIR AND I WANT TO CONGRATULATION THE CHAIRMAN AND RANKING MEMBER AND THEIR RESPECTIVE STAFFS WHO
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| 04:33:28 |
Connolly, Gerald "Gerry" E. - U.S. Representative, [D] Virginia
OFFER US A MODEL FOR BIPARTISAN COLLABORATION ON MAJOR LEGISLATION. THIS AMENDMENT ADDRESSES THE FUTURE DRAWDOWN IN AFGHANISTAN WHICH WILL REQUIRE NATO...
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| 04:36:29 |
THE CHAIR, -
CLAIM TIME IN OPPOSITION THOUGH I DON'T OPPOSE THE AMENDMENT. THE CHAIR: DOES ANY MEMBER CLAIM TIME IN OPPOSITION? WITHOUT
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| 04:36:37 |
MR. MCKEON, -
OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. MCKEON: WE HAD AN AMENDMENT EARLIER TO CUT
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| 04:36:41 |
THE CHAIR, -
OFF ALL FUNDS TO PAKISTAN. THIS IS A MORE
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| 04:36:47 |
McKeon, Howard "Buck" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
MODERATE APPROACH. PAKISTAN IS PART OF THE PROBLEM, WE UNDERSTAND THAT. THEY LIVE IN A TOUGH NEIGHBORHOOD. WE KNOW THAT IN SOME WAYS THEY HELP US,...
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| 04:37:37 |
THE CHAIR, -
MUCH TIME IS REMAINING? THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN HAS TWO MINUTES. MR. CONNOLLY: I YIELD ONE MINUTE TO THE GENTLEMAN
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| 04:37:43 |
MR. CONNOLLY, -
FROM WASHINGTON. MR. SMITH: I RISE IN SUPPORT OF THIS AMENDMENT.
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| 04:37:46 |
THE CHAIR, -
WE CERTAINLY HAVE PROBLEMS IN OUR RELATIONSHIP
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| 04:37:48 |
MR. CONNOLLY, -
WITH PAKISTAN, WE WANT TO CONTINUE TO PUT PRESSURE ON THEM TO IMPROVE THE
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| 04:37:52 |
Smith, Adam - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
RELATIONSHIP, OPENING UP SUPPLY LEANS ARE CRITICAL TO OUR TROOPS. IT IS A MINIMUM REQUIREMENT THAT WE SHOULD ASK AND THE GENTLEMAN'S AMENDMENT IS...
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| 04:38:32 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR 30
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MR. CONNOLLY, -
SECONDS. MS. JACKSON LEE: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR HIS HARD
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| 04:38:39 |
THE CHAIR, -
WORK AND LET ME HAVE AN OPEN LETTER TO OUR FRIENDS IN PAKISTAN, PAKISTANI
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| 04:38:44 |
Jackson Lee, Sheila - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
AMERICANS, THAT YOUR FRIENDSSHIP IS APPRECIATED, THE HARD WORK THAT WE HAVE DONE TOGETHER IS APPRECIATED, BUT WE ARE LOOKING TO BEGIN THE REOPENING OF...
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| 04:39:42 |
THE CHAIR, -
WONDERFUL STAFF FOR THEIR HARD WORK ON THE BILL. I YIELD BACK MY TIME. THE CHAIR: THE QUESTION IS ON
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| 04:39:47 |
MR. CONNOLLY, -
THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM VIRGINIA. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR THE AYES HAVE IT. THE GENTLEMAN
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| 04:39:53 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM VIRGINIA. MR. CONNOLLY: I RESPECTFULLY REQUEST A RECORDED VOTE ON THAT MATTER. THE CHAIR: THE -- PURSUANT
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| 04:40:01 |
MR. CONNOLLY, -
TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM VIRGINIA WILL BE
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| 04:40:08 |
Price, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
POSTPONED. IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER 7 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-485. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA SEEK...
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| 04:40:25 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
REPORT 112-485, OFFERED BY MR. RUE
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| 04:40:28 |
THE CHAIR, -
NEE OF FLORIDA. THE CHAIR: 3UR SUNT
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THE CLERK, -
TO THE RULE, THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA, MR. ROONEY AND A MEMBER OPPOSED EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. MR. ROONEY: I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I...
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| 04:40:45 |
MR. ROONEY, -
CODIFIES IN THE NDAA THAT ANY FOREIGN TERRORIST DETAINED BE TRIED IN A
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| 04:40:51 |
Rooney, Thomas "Tom" J. - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
MILITARY TRIBUNAL SET UP BY THIS CONGRESS RATHER THAN AN ARTICLE 3 COURT. THE REASON FOR THAT IS QUITE SIMPLE. ARTICLE 3 COURTS, WHICH ARE RESERVED FOR...
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| 04:43:16 |
THE CHAIR, -
RECOGNIZED. MR. SMITH: I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I
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| 04:43:20 |
MR. SMITH, -
MAY
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| 04:43:22 |
THE CHAIR, -
CONSUME. I
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| 04:43:24 |
Smith, Adam - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
AM NOT AGAINST MILITARY TRIBUNALS. PARTICULARLY WHEN PEOPLE ARE CAPTURED OVERSEAS. THERE ARE INSTANCES WHEN THE EVIDENCE NECESSARY REQUIRES A MILITARY...
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| 04:46:03 |
THE CHAIR, -
TO MY FRIEND FROM ARKANSAS, MR.
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| 04:46:09 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
GRIFFIN. MR. GRIFFIN: THANK YOU. I SUPPORT MR. ROONEY'S AMENDMENT. THIS SAYS THOSE HELD THIS
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| 04:46:17 |
Griffin, Tim - U.S. Representative, [R] Arkansas
THE HTH GUANTANAMO BAY SHOULD BE HELD BY THE MILITARY. IT'S A STRONG AMENDMENT. I VISITED GITMO, IT WAS THE FIRST TRIP THAT I TOOK WHEN I GOT TO CONGRESS....
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| 04:47:58 |
THE CHAIR, -
YOU. I YIELD TWO MINUTES TO THE
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| 04:48:00 |
MR. SMITH, -
GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY. MR. ANDREWS: I ASK UNANIMOUS
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| 04:48:03 |
THE CHAIR, -
CONSENT TO REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
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| 04:48:05 |
MR. SMITH, -
I RISE IN OPPOSITION TO THE AMENDMENT. IF
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| 04:48:09 |
Andrews, Robert - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
A SUSPECTED TERRORIST CAN ONLY BE TRIED SUCCESSFULLY IN MAILTARY COMMISSION BECAUSE THERE ARE CONCERNS ABOUT JEOPARDIZING THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF...
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| 04:49:39 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA HAS ONE MINUTE REMAINING. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON HAS ONE MINUTE REMAINING. MR. ROONEY: I RESERVE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN...
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| 04:49:52 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM FLORIDA IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. ROONEY: MR. CHAIRMAN, I
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| 04:49:56 |
MR. SMITH, -
WOULD JUST SAY
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| 04:49:59 |
THE CHAIR, -
TO SOME OF THE THINGS THAT HAVE BEEN
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| 04:50:02 |
Rooney, Thomas "Tom" J. - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
SAID THAT I DON'T THINK THAT WHAT THIS AMENDMENT IS SAYING IS IN ANY WAY DISPARAGING WHAT ARTICLE 3 COURTS CAN DO OR WOULD BE SUCCESSFUL DOING. CERTAINLY...
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| 04:51:26 |
THE CHAIR, -
QUICK POINTS. I THINK THE DIFFERENCE HERE AND THE REASON THAT I
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| 04:51:29 |
MR. SMITH, -
DRAFTED MY AMENDMENT TO SAY
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| 04:51:31 |
THE CHAIR, -
JUST IN THE U.S., A LEGITIMATE
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| 04:51:33 |
Smith, Adam - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
POINT, OVERSEAS WE DO NOT HAVE THE SAME CONTROL OVER THE INVESTIGATETORY PROCESS THAT WE HAVE HERE DOMESTICALLY. THERE'S A CLEAR DIFFERENCE BETWEEN...
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| 04:52:56 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR, THE NOES HAVE IT. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON. MR. SMITH: I ASK FOR A RECORDED VOTE. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER...
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| 04:53:09 |
MR. SMITH, -
IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER 8 PRINTED IN HOUSE
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| 04:53:11 |
Price, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
REPORT 112-485. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM MARYLAND SEEK RECOGNITION? >> MR. CHAIRMAN, I HAVE AN AMENDMENT AT THE DESK. THE CLERK: AMENDMENT...
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| 04:53:24 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
BY MR. BARTLETT OF MARYLAND. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO HOUSE
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| 04:53:27 |
THE CLERK, -
RESOLUTION 661, THE GENTLEMAN FROM MARYLAND, MR. BARTLETT, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES
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| 04:53:33 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM MARYLAND. MR. BARTLETT: I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. BATTER ABOUT A -- MR....
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| 04:53:41 |
MR. BARTLETT, -
AMENDMENT. I WOULD FIRST LIKE TO MAKE TWO STATEMENTS THAT I THINK ARE GENERALLY
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| 04:53:44 |
THE CHAIR, -
RECOGNIZED FACTS.
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| 04:53:47 |
Bartlett, Roscoe - U.S. Representative, [R] Maryland
ONE OF THOSE IS THAT ONLY 11.8% OF OUR WORK FORCE BELONGS TO A P.L.A. AND SECONDLY THAT P.L.A. CONTRACTS IN THE GOVERNMENT ON THE AVERAGE COST THE TAXPAYER...
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| 04:54:57 |
THE CHAIR, -
SPEAKER. I RISE IN STRONG OPPOSITION TO MY FRIEND, MR.
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| 04:55:03 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
BARTLETT'S, AMENDMENT WHICH DOES THE OPPOSITE OF WHAT IS PURPORTED. MR. COURTNEY: CURRENTLY THE STATUS QUO OF THE DEPARTMENT DEAF FENCE HAS TWO CHOICES....
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| 04:55:14 |
Courtney, Joseph "Joe" D. - U.S. Representative, [D] Connecticut
HIRING LABOR AGREEMENT OR NOW THEY CAN ELECT NOT TO ENTER INTO APPEAL -- INTO A P.L. A. THE EFFECT OF THIS AMENDMENT WOULD REMOVE THE DEPARTMENT'S ABILITY...
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| 04:56:19 |
THE CHAIR, -
ARIZONA IS RECOGNIZED. MR. FLAKE: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING. I RISE IN SUPPORT
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| 04:56:22 |
MR. BARTLETT, -
OF THE BARTLETT-FLAKE AMENDMENT. LET ME JUST CLEAR SOMETHING
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| 04:56:25 |
THE CHAIR, -
UP IF I CAN. WHAT HAS HAPPENED,
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| 04:56:27 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
THE PRESIDENT ISSUED AN EXECUTIVE ORDER WHERE HE ENCOURAGED FEDERAL AGENCIES TO WHERE THEY CAN, WHERE APPROPRIATE, TO EMPLOY P.L.A.'S. THAT MIGHT...
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| 04:58:02 |
THE CHAIR, -
RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. LYNCH: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING.
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| 04:58:05 |
MR. COURTNEY, -
MR. SPEAKER, I RISE IN STRONG OPPOSITION TO THE
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| 04:58:08 |
THE CHAIR, -
BARTLETT-FLAKE AMENDMENT. THIS AMENDMENT WOULD INDEED SEEK
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| 04:58:11 |
Lynch, Stephen F. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
TO PROHIBIT AGENCIES FROM USING A P.L.A. AND IS NOT AS THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA HAS JUST STATED, LET ME CLEAR SOMETHING UP, LARGE-SCALE CONSTRUCTION...
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| 04:59:31 |
THE CHAIR, -
MICHIGAN. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE
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| 04:59:35 |
MR. BARTLETT, -
MINUTE. MR.
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| 04:59:39 |
THE CHAIR, -
WALBERG: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN. MR. SPEAKER, I STAND IN STRONG SUPPORT OF THIS AMENDMENT. AN AMENDMENT THAT I THINK SPEAKS TO
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| 04:59:46 |
Walberg, Tim - U.S. Representative, [R] Michigan
RATIONALITY OF OUR CONTRACTING AND ESPECIALLY WHEN WE THINK OF WHAT WE'RE TALKING ABOUT HERE IN OUR DEFENSE WORLD. IT'S ONE THING TO HAVE P.L.A.'S...
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| 05:01:00 |
THE CHAIR, -
HANABUSA. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED
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| 05:01:02 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
FOR ONE MINUTE. MS. HANABUSA: I RISE IN OPPOSITION TO THE BARTLETT BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT BECAUSE IT DOESN'T UNDERSTAND WHAT
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| 05:01:08 |
THE CHAIR, -
A PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT IS AND A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A COLLECTIVE
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| 05:01:11 |
Hanabusa, Colleen Wakako - U.S. Representative, [D] Hawaii
BARGAINING AGREEMENT. THIS AMENDMENT TARGETS THE EXECUTIVE ORDER 13502 WHICH ENCOURAGES THE USE OF P.L.A.'S IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT $25 MILLION...
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| 05:02:16 |
THE CHAIR, -
BARTLETT: HOW MUCH TIME DO WE HAVE? THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM MARYLAND HAS 1 1/2 MINUTES
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| 05:02:21 |
MR. BARTON, -
REMAINING. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CONNECTICUT HAS TWO MINUTES REMAINING. MR. BARTLETT:
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| 05:02:25 |
Bartlett, Roscoe - U.S. Representative, [R] Maryland
I YIELD ONE MINUTE TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA, MR. GINGREY. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. GINGREY: I RISE IN SUPPORT OF
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| 05:02:32 |
MR. BARTLETT, -
THE AMENDMENT. IT WOULD PREVENT THE D.O.D. FROM
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| 05:02:38 |
Gingrey, Phil MD - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
CONTRACTORS SIGHING PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT AS A CONDITION OF WINNING FEDERAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS FOR PROJECTS AUTHORIZED BY THE BILL. UNDER P.L.A.,...
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| 05:03:26 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM OHIO IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR.
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| 05:03:28 |
MR. COURTNEY, -
LATOURETTE: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN VERY MUCH FOR YIELDING, AND WE'VE SEEN THIS
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| 05:03:33 |
THE CHAIR, -
AMENDMENT A NUMBER OF TIMES IN THE 112TH CONGRESS,
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| 05:03:36 |
LaTourette, Steven C. - U.S. Representative, [R] Ohio
AND SAD DOUGH IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER. IT'S BASED ON THE MISCONCEPTION THAT P.L.A.'S WILL SAVE TAXPAYERS MONEY. THE STUDY WAS DONE AND IT DEPENDS...
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| 05:04:48 |
MR. BARTLETT, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN'S REQUEST WILL BE COVERED UNDER GENERAL LEAVE. MR. BARTLETT: THANK YOU. MR. CHAIRMAN, MAYBE IT'S BECAUSE I AM
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| 05:04:56 |
THE CHAIR, -
A SCIENTIST BUT I AM HAVING SOME TROUBLE UNDERSTANDING HOW AN AMENDMENT THAT SPECIFICALLY
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| 05:05:00 |
Bartlett, Roscoe - U.S. Representative, [R] Maryland
SAYS THAT IT IS NONDISCRIMINATORY THAT IS GOING TO BE TOTALLYING A NOSTIC TO WHETHER AN -- TOTALLY AGNOSTIC SOMEHOW EXCLUDES P.L.A.'S FROM CONTENTION....
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| 05:05:39 |
THE CHAIR, -
ALL FEDERAL AGENCIES AND P.L.A.'S ARE
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| 05:05:41 |
Courtney, Joseph "Joe" D. - U.S. Representative, [D] Connecticut
NOW A MANDATED REQUIREMENT. THAT'S NOT THE WAY THE EXECUTIVE ORDER READS. THEY HAVE GRANTED ONE P.L.A. SINCE PRESIDENT OBAMA'S EXECUTIVE ORDER WAS ISSUED...
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| 05:06:46 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON. MR. SMITH: I ASK FOR A RECORDED VOTE. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED...
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| 05:06:54 |
MR. SMITH, -
AMENDMENT NUMBER 9 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT
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| 05:06:56 |
Price, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
112-485. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN SEEK RECOGNITION? MR. CONYERS: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. I YIELD MYSELF ONE MINUTE. THE CHAIR:...
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| 05:07:10 |
MR. CONYERS, -
MR. CONYERS: YES, I ASK THAT THE AMENDMENT BE REPORTED. THE CLERK:
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| 05:07:15 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: AMENDMENT
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| 05:07:17 |
MR. CONYERS, -
NUMBER 9 PRINTED IN HOUSE
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| 05:07:22 |
THE CLERK, -
REPORT 112-485 OFFERED BY MR. CONYERS OF
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| 05:07:24 |
THE CLERK, -
MICHIGAN. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 485, THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN, MR. CONYERS, AND A MEMBER OPPOSE,ED WILL EACH CONTROL FIVE MINUTES....
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| 05:07:33 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN. MR. CONYERS: I AM PLEASED TO OFFER THIS AMENDMENT WITH MR. KEITH ELLISON. THIS AMENDMENT IS SIMPLE IN THAT IT MERELY...
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| 05:07:42 |
Conyers, John Jr. - U.S. Representative, [D] Michigan
MOST EXPENSIVE WEAPONS SYSTEM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IN ITS HISTORY. THAT IS TERMINATING THE F-35-B JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER. WELL, WHY? WELL,...
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| 05:09:06 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. MCKEON: MR. CHAIRMAN, I YIELD MYSELF ONE MINUTE. THE
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| 05:09:10 |
MR. MCKEON, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. MCKEON: MR. CHAIRMAN,
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| 05:09:13 |
THE CHAIR, -
I OPPOSE THE CONYERS AMENDMENT.
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| 05:09:15 |
MR. MCKEON, -
THE F-35-B IS IN THE FINAL STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT AND
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| 05:09:20 |
McKeon, Howard "Buck" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
HAS ENTERED LOW-RATE INITIAL PRODUCTION. THE F-35-B WILL OPERATE FROM LARGE DECK AMPHIBIOUS SHIPS AS WELL AS HAVE THE CAPABILITY TO TAKE OFF FROM FORWARD...
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| 05:10:28 |
Conyers, John Jr. - U.S. Representative, [D] Michigan
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM MINNESOTA IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. ELLISON: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. YOU KNOW, I DON'T STAND UP HERE BEFORE
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| 05:10:35 |
THE CHAIR, -
YOU REPRESENTING MYSELF AS SOME GREAT EXPERT ON
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| 05:10:38 |
Ellison, Keith - U.S. Representative, [D] Minnesota
AIRPLANES BUT I AM A MEMBER OF THIS BODY WHO IS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE DEFICIT AND ABOUT SPENDING AND WE MUST SAVE MONEY, PARTICULARLY WHERE WE NEED...
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| 05:12:55 |
McKeon, Howard "Buck" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
FROM FLORIDA, MR. MILLER, ONE MINUTE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. MILLER: THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MR. CHAIRMAN....
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| 05:13:04 |
THE CHAIR, -
F-35 OPINION B
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| 05:13:06 |
Miller, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
TO VISIT FLORIDA, HOME OF THE FIGHTER PLANE, WHERE THE F-35-B WAS THERE. IT IS EXCEEDING PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS. IT IS A TACTICAL STRIKE AIRCRAFT...
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| 05:14:17 |
THE CHAIR, -
CONYERS: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. I THINK THAT
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| 05:14:22 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE INCREDIBLE NUMBER
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| 05:14:24 |
Conyers, John Jr. - U.S. Representative, [D] Michigan
OF ORGANIZATIONS AND PEOPLE AND MEMBERS OF BOTH DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN HOUSE AND SENATE THAT HAVE CALLED THE F-35-B PROGRAM A SCANDAL AND A TRAGEDY,...
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| 05:16:09 |
THE CHAIR, -
ON THE COMMITTEE, THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON, MR. SMITH. THE CHAIR:
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| 05:16:12 |
McKeon, Howard "Buck" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. SMITH: WITHOUT QUESTION THE F-35 IS A TROUBLED PROGRAM AND MORE EXPENSIVE THAN WE
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| 05:16:19 |
THE CHAIR, -
WOULD LIKE IT TO BE BUT IT HAS UNDERPERFORMED. THERE
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| 05:16:23 |
Smith, Adam - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
ARE A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS AMENDMENT. IN REPLACING THE F-35B, THAT IS A VERTICAL TAKEOFF PLANE. THE MARINE CORPS IS AN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE AND...
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| 05:17:42 |
McKeon, Howard "Buck" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
MARINE PILOT, THE GENTLEMAN FROM MINNESOTA, MR. KLEIN. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. KLINE: I RISE TODAY TO OPPOSE THE...
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| 05:17:53 |
THE CHAIR, -
AMENDMENT AND IMPRESS UPON MY COLLEAGUES THE IMPORTANCE OF THE SHORT TAKEOFF
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| 05:17:58 |
Kline, John - U.S. Representative, [R] Minnesota
VERTICAL LANDING CAPABILITY OF THE T-35 AND CONTRIBUTION TO THE CONTINUED SUCCESS OF THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS. SO MANY YEARS AGO AS A YOUNG...
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| 05:19:13 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM CONNECTICUT, MR. COURTNEY. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM CONNECTICUT IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE.
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| 05:19:19 |
MR. MCKEON, -
MR. COURTNEY: I THANK THE CHAIRMAN FOR YIELDING FOR A MINUTE. ALL THE POINTS
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| 05:19:23 |
THE CHAIR, -
ABOUT WHY THIS PROGRAM WHICH
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| 05:19:26 |
Courtney, Joseph "Joe" D. - U.S. Representative, [D] Connecticut
WAS STRUGGLING A COUPLE YEARS AGO IS NOW REALLY SHOWN GREAT PROMISE IN TERMS OF THE TESTS AND CRITICISMS WE HAVE HEARD ON THE FLOOR ARE OUT OF DATE,...
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| 05:20:35 |
THE CHAIR, -
OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE NOES HAVE IT AND THE AMENDMENT IS NOT AGREED TO. IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER 10. PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT...
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| 05:21:05 |
MR. GUTIERREZ, -
FROM ILLINOIS, MR. QUIGLEY AND A MEMBER
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| 05:21:08 |
THE CLERK, -
OPPOSED, EACH WILL CONTROL 10 MINUTES. THE CHAIR
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| 05:21:12 |
THE CHAIR, -
RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM ILLINOIS. MR. QUIGLEY: I OFFER AN AMENDMENT TO CUT FUNDING FOR THE V-22 OSPREY AND PUT THE SAVINGS TOWARDS OUR DEFICIT
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| 05:21:22 |
Quigley, Michael "Mike" - U.S. Representative, [D] Illinois
REDUCTION. IT HAS A LONG AND TROUBLED PAST. ACCORDING TO THE 2009 G.A.O. OFFICE REPORT, THE OSPREY HAS NOT FLOWN SAFELY. THE G.A.O. FOUND THE OSPREY...
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| 05:25:23 |
THE CHAIR, -
MR. MCKEON: I YIELD ONE MINUTE TO A MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE, FROM MARYLAND, MR. BARTLETT. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED
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| 05:25:30 |
MR. MCKEON, -
FOR ONE MINUTE. BART BART MR. CHAIRMAN, IF WE DON'T BUY THESE AIRCRAFT, DOESN'T MEAN WE
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| 05:25:36 |
Bartlett, Roscoe - U.S. Representative, [R] Maryland
WON'T BE BUYING OTHER AIRCRAFT BECAUSE THERE ARE MISSIONS THAT MUST BE ACCOMPLISHED. THIS AIRPLANE WILL REPLACE THE CH-46E AND HAS TWICE THE RANGE AND...
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| 05:26:25 |
THE CHAIR, -
I YIELD AT THIS TIME TO THE GENTLEMAN, RANKING MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE, MR.
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| 05:26:28 |
MR. QUIGLEY, -
SMITH OF WASHINGTON, ONE MINUTE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED
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| 05:26:32 |
MR. MCKEON, -
FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. SMITH: THE V-22 WAS A TROUBLED PROGRAM BEFORE IT WAS FINALLY
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| 05:26:38 |
THE CHAIR, -
DEVELOPED. AS THE GENTLEMAN MENTIONED IN OFFERING THE AMENDMENT, IT HAS
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| 05:26:42 |
Smith, Adam - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
GOTTEN OVER THE DIFFICULTIES AND HAS BEEN DEPLOYED IN AFGHANISTAN FOR A VERY LONG TIME. I WAS IN AFGHANISTAN AND I RODE ON A V-22 AND IT CAN OBVIOUSLY...
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| 05:27:33 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. MCKEON: I YIELD ONE MINUTE TO MR. THORNBERRY. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
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| 05:27:39 |
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. THORNBERRY: MR. CHAIRMAN, I HAVE BEFORE
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| 05:27:42 |
MR. MCKEON, -
ME AN ARTICLE FROM A.O.L. DEFENSE FROM JUST A FEW MONTHS AGO WHICH
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| 05:27:48 |
Thornberry, William "Mac" McClellan - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
WAS WRITTEN BY RICHARD WHITTLE AND AS THE EDITOR SAYS, THIS IS AS CLOSE TO GROUND TRUTH AS ONE CAN GET. WHAT HE SAYS IS THE MARINES AND THE OPERATIONS...
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| 05:29:05 |
THE CHAIR, -
MY FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE FROM PENNSYLVANIA, MR.
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| 05:29:10 |
MR. MCKEON, -
MEEHAN. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. MEEHAN: MR. CHAIRMAN, I RISE
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| 05:29:18 |
THE CHAIR, -
STRONGLY TO OPPOSE THE QUIGLEY AMENDMENT IN THIS PARTICULAR MATTER. I'M GRATFUL FOR
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| 05:29:24 |
Meehan, Patrick L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Pennsylvania
THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK ON BEHALF OF THE V-22 ON BEHALF OF THE MARINES WHO ARE USING IT IN THE THEATER OF BATTLE WHERE IT HAS PROVEN ITSELF. IF THIS...
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| 05:30:40 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE RIGHT TO CLOSE. . MR. QUIGLEY: STUDIES STILL SHOW THIS IS A DANGEROUS VEHICLE. STUDIES STILL SHOW IT IS UNOPTIMAL. STUDIES STILL
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| 05:30:55 |
Quigley, Michael "Mike" - U.S. Representative, [D] Illinois
SHOW IT IS WIDELY OVERCOST. I WANT TO HELP THE MARINES. I WANT TO SAVE MARINES LIVES AND THIS WHY THIS AMENDMENT IS APPROPRIATE. IT IS IN THE END STILL...
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| 05:31:16 |
THE CHAIR, -
FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE, THE GENTLEMAN FROM PENNSYLVANIA, A MEMBER OF THE
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| 05:31:19 |
MR. MCKEON, -
COMMITTEE, MR. BRADY. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. BRADY: THANK YOU FOR YIELDING ME TIME. I RISE IN OPPOSITION TO THE...
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| 05:31:29 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 05:31:30 |
MR. BRADY, -
THE V-IT 22 OSPREY IS USED BY THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS. THIS AMENDMENT WOULD ELIMINATE THE ONLY COST-EFFECTIVE WAY TO REPLACE THE FLEET OF AGING...
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| 05:32:47 |
THE CHAIR, -
HAVE. THE AMENDMENT IS NOT AGREED TO. WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE COMMITTEE WILL RISE INFORMALLY. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE HOUSE WILL BE IN ORDER. THE...
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| 05:33:04 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SENATE. THE SECRETARY: MADAM SPEAKER. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: MADAM SECRETARY. THE SECRETARY: I HAVE BEEN DIRECTED BY THE SENATE TO INFORM THE...
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| 05:33:14 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
4849, CITED AS THE IS HE CORIA ACT IN WHICH THE CONCURRENCE OF THE HOUSE IS REQUESTED. -- SEQOYA ACT IN WHICH THE CONCURRENCE OF THE HOUSE IS REQUESTED....
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| 05:33:40 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
COMMITTEE WILL COME TO ORDER. IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO COMMITTEE AMENDMENT NUMBER 11 PRINTED
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| 05:33:47 |
Price, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
IN HOUSE REPORT 112-485. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS RISE? MR. MARKEY: I HAVE AN AMENDMENT AT THE DESK. THE CHAIR: CLERK....
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| 05:34:00 |
MR. MARKEY, -
OF MASSACHUSETTS. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 661, THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS,
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| 05:34:04 |
THE CLERK, -
MR. MARKEY, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED, EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS. MR.
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| 05:34:09 |
THE CHAIR, -
MARKEY: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. HERE'S WHAT MY AMENDMENT SAYS. WHY ARE WE BUILDING A NEW
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| 05:34:16 |
Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
NUCLEAR BOMBER? IT'S 2012. THE B-56'S WILL LAST UNTIL 2040? THE B-2'S WE HAVE WILL LAST UNTIL 2058. THAT'S WHEN THEY BEGIN TO RETIRE. OF ALL THE...
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| 05:36:32 |
THE CHAIR, -
AMENDMENT. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. MCKEON: I JUST MIGHT NOTE THAT THE B-52'S THAT HAVE BEEN AROUND THAT THEIR GRANDCHILDREN
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| 05:36:40 |
THE CHAIR, -
ARE FLYING AROUND THAT
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| 05:36:42 |
McKeon, Howard "Buck" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
THEIR GRANDPARENTS FLEW, 20. I INQUIRED HOW MANY MAY GO ON A MISSION. MAYBE EIGHT. I THINK ALL OF THE TALK OF NUCLEAR, THEY DON'T -- THE NEXT BOMBER...
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| 05:37:11 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE AVERAGE AGE OF THE BOMBER
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| 05:37:13 |
Fleming, John Calvin Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
FLEET OVER 50 YEARS OLD BY THE TIME A NEW BOMBER WAS FIELDED. OUR OLDEST OF WHICH, THE B-52, WOULD BE NEARLY 75 YEARS OLD. IT WOULD CREATE UNACCEPTABLE...
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| 05:39:41 |
THE CHAIR, -
I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. MARKEY: THANK YOU. AGAIN, THE
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| 05:39:47 |
MR. MARKEY, -
EXPERTS ALL SAY THAT IF WE DELAY THIS JUST 10 YEARS,
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| 05:39:51 |
Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
WHICH IS ALL I'M ASKING FOR, 10-YEAR DELAY SINCE THE B-2'S AND THE B-52'S AREN'T RETIRING UNTIL -- BEGINNING TO RETIRE FROM BETWEEN 2040 AND 2058, ALL...
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| 05:41:18 |
THE CHAIR, -
MS. BORDALLO. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY
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| 05:41:20 |
MR. MCKEON, -
FROM GUAM IS RECOGNIZED FOR 30 SECONDS. MR. BORDALLO: I OPPOSE AMENDMENT NUMBER 11. IT WOULD DELAY DEVELOPMENT
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| 05:41:27 |
THE CHAIR, -
FOR THE NEXTGEN BOMBER. IT IS REPLACING
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| 05:41:30 |
Bordallo, Madeleine - Congressional Delegate, [D] Guam
A NEW AGING FLEET. THE NEW BOMBER IS SO WE DON'T SPEND OUR ACCOUNTS. IT DOES A LOT MORE THAN JUST CARRY NUKES. IT DETERS AGGRESSORS AND EVEN PROVIDES...
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| 05:42:05 |
Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
TWO MINUTES REMAINING. MR. MARKEY: I YIELD MYSELF AS MUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. MARKEY: JUST LOOK AT THIS...
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| 05:42:16 |
MR. MARKEY, -
FAMILY. WE ALREADY GOT THREE CARS IN THE DRIVEWAY. EVERYONE SAYS TO THEM, YOU CAN
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| 05:42:20 |
Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
GO ANOTHER 100,000 ON THOSE THREE CARS. AND YET THE DECISION IS MADE BY SOME OF THE FAMILY MEMBERS, WE'RE GOING TO BUY A BRAND NEW TOP OF THE LINE CAR...
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| 05:43:18 |
THE CHAIR, -
SO. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. THORNBERRY: I YIELD TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM MISSOURI, A MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE. THE CHAIR:
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| 05:43:24 |
MR. THORNBERRY, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM MISSOURI IS
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| 05:43:28 |
MR. THORNBERRY, -
RECOGNIZED. MRS. HARTZLER: A MEMBER OF THEIR PARTY IS TRYING TO DO AWAY WITH THAT. AS YOU KNOW, GENTLEMEN, WE HAD OVER 50% OF THE CUTS SO FAR COME FROM...
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| 05:43:47 |
Hartzler, Vicky - U.S. Representative, [R] Missouri
DEFENSE AND THERE'S ONLY A FEW THINGS WE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE DOING HERE IN CONGRESS AND ONE IS TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMMON DEFENSE. I HAVE THE HONOR...
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| 05:44:43 |
THE CHAIR, -
MINUTE REMAINING. MR. MARKEY: AND WHO HAS THE
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| 05:44:45 |
MR. MARKEY, -
RIGHT TO CLOSE? THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS HAS. MR. MARKEY: ARE YOU THE FINAL SPEAKER?
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| 05:44:51 |
MR. MARKEY, -
I YIELD MYSELF THE REMINDER OF THE TIME. THE CHAIR:
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| 05:44:53 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. MARKEY: WE ARE $15 TRILLION IN DEBT. $15 TRILLION.
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| 05:44:57 |
MR. MARKEY, -
WE HAVE ALL THE BOMBERS WE NEED. THEY CAN LAST UNTIL
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| 05:45:02 |
Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
2060. WE DON'T NEED A NEW NUCLEAR BOMBER. WE DON'T HAVE THE TARGETS FOR THEM. WE CAN'T AFFORD THEM AND WE CAN'T NEED THEM. HOUSE THAT FOR A COMBINATION?...
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| 05:45:46 |
THE CHAIR, -
MS. NOEM: I WAS COMMEMORATING
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| 05:45:48 |
MR. THORNBERRY, -
THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE WHICH IS IN MY GREAT STATE OF SOUTH
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| 05:45:53 |
Noem, Kristi Lynn - U.S. Representative, [R] South Dakota
DAKOTA. OUR BOMBER FLEET, THE AVERAGE AGE IS 40 YEARS OLD. OUR BOMBERS ARE LEARNING NEW TRICKS. THEY HAVE BEEN UPDATED AS MUCH AS THEY POSSIBLY CAN...
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| 05:46:38 |
MR. THORNBERRY, -
MR. DICKS: I RISE IN STRONG OPPOSITION TO THE MARKEY AMENDMENT.
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| 05:46:42 |
THE CHAIR, -
I KNOW MY FRIEND HAS TRIED TO BE HUMOROUS,
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| 05:46:46 |
Dicks, Norman "Norm" - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
BUT THIS IS A SERIOUS SUBJECT. I WAS ONE OF THE LEADERS ON THE WORK TO DO THE B-2 BOMBER AND TOOK US BETWEEN 15 AND 20 YEARS. THE REASON WE'RE STARTING,...
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| 05:47:37 |
THE CHAIR, -
A RECORDED VOTE. THE CHAIR: FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS WILL BE POSTPONED. IT IS NOW IN ORDER...
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| 05:47:46 |
Price, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER 1212 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-485 FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO SEEK RECOGNITION. THE CLERK: AMENDMENT...
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| 05:48:06 |
THE CLERK, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO AND A MEMBER OPPOSED, EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES.
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| 05:48:13 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO. MR. POLIS: I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THIS IS REDUCING FUNDING
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| 05:48:28 |
MR. POLIS, -
BY 404 MILLION. THIS MISSILE DEFENSE PROGRAM WAS ZIPED TO INTERCEPT INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILES BEFORE THEY REACH THE EARTH'S ATMOSPHERE....
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| 05:50:46 |
THE CHAIR, -
MINUTES TO THE SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRMAN OF STRA TEAGUE PARTICULAR
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| 05:50:49 |
MR. THORNBERRY, -
FORCES, THE GENTLEMAN FROM OHIO, MR. TURNER. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. TURNER: THIS IS THE FIRST IN A NUMBER OF AMENDMENTS...
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| 05:50:59 |
THE CHAIR, -
AT
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| 05:51:01 |
Turner, Michael R. - U.S. Representative, [R] Ohio
WEAKENING OUR NATIONAL DEFENSE -- MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM. THIS IS AT A TIME WE SEE RISING INCREASED THREATS FROM IRAN AND NORTH KOREA AND SECRETARY...
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| 05:52:44 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. SMITH: FIRST OF ALL, I
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| 05:52:48 |
MR. POLIS, -
WANT TO POINT OUT THE ISSUE OF THE
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| 05:52:51 |
THE CHAIR, -
OPEN MIC. THE
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| 05:52:55 |
Smith, Adam - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
PRESIDENT DID RESPOND. HE SENT A LETTER TO MR. TURNER ON APRIL 13 EXPLAINING WHAT HE MEANT AND WHAT HE MEANT -- MR. TURNER: WOULD THE GENTLEMAN YIELD?...
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| 05:53:13 |
MR. TURNER, -
LETTER. WHAT IT SAYS WHAT IS OBVIOUS
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| 05:53:16 |
Smith, Adam - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
TO EVERYBODY, THE PRESIDENT HAS A DIFFERENT OPINION. THE PRESIDENT BELIEVES THAT RUSSIA CAN BE A PARTNER TO REDUCE MISSILE THREAT AND WORK WITH THEM...
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| 05:54:42 |
THE CHAIR, -
FRANKS. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR 1
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| 05:54:45 |
MR. THORNBERRY, -
1/2 MINUTES. MR. FRANKS: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN. IT CAN'T BE EMPHASIZED TOO
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| 05:54:51 |
THE CHAIR, -
OFTEN THAT OUR GROUND-BASED MIDCOURSE
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| 05:54:54 |
Franks, Trent - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
DEFENSE IS THE ONLY TESTED SYSTEM THAT WE HAVE THAT DEFENDS THE HOMELAND OF THE UNITED STATES AGAINST THE MOST DANGEROUS AND POWERFUL WEAPONS MANKIND...
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| 05:56:00 |
THE CHAIR, -
HAS 2 1/2 MINUTES. MR. POLIS: THE SYSTEM DOESN'T WORK, MISSING TARGETS MORE THAN HALF THE TIME AND CAN'T SOLVE THE PROBLEM BY THROWING MORE
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| 05:56:12 |
Polis, Jared - U.S. Representative, [D] Colorado
GOVERNMENT MONEY AT IT. I WOULD LIKE TO YIELD ONE MINUTE TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY, MR. ANDREWS. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR...
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| 05:56:24 |
THE CHAIR, -
ALARMED ABOUT A
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| 05:56:26 |
Andrews, Robert - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
POSSIBILITY OF NUCLEAR ATTACK ON THE UNITED STATES AND ALARMED ABOUT STICKING FACTS INTO THE DEBATE. WE ARE TALKING ABOUT A WEAPONS SYSTEM THAT FAILED...
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| 05:57:14 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR 1 1/2 MINUTES.
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| 05:57:17 |
MR. THORNBERRY, -
MR. LAMBORN: I DO HAVE THE HONOR OF REPRESENTING COLORADO SPRINGS
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| 05:57:21 |
THE CHAIR, -
IN MY CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT WHICH HAS MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY AND SOME OF THESE OTHER
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| 05:57:25 |
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
IMPORTANT ASSETS FOR OUR NATION'S DEFENSE AND I TOTALLY OPPOSE THIS AMENDMENT OF MY COLLEAGUE FROM NORTHERN COLORADO. WE DO HAVE GROUND-BASED ...
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| 05:59:21 |
Polis, Jared - U.S. Representative, [D] Colorado
EDUCATION AND THE OPPORTUNITIES IT CAN PROVIDE. LOOK, MY AMENDMENT IS A SMALL STEP TOWARDS THE SANE DEFENSE BUDGET AND MAKE A MODEST CUT THAT YOU...
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| 06:00:20 |
THE CHAIR, -
MR. TURNER. .
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| 06:00:23 |
MR. THORNBERRY, -
MR. TURNER: THIS IS THE ONLY DEPLOYED SYSTEM WE HAVE THAT PROTECTS MAINLAND UNITED STATES AND IT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE PRESIDENT'S SECRET DEAL. THE...
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| 06:00:33 |
Turner, Michael R. - U.S. Representative, [R] Ohio
NEVER ANSWERED OUR REQUEST ABOUT HIS SECRET DEAL WITH THE RUSSIANS. I HAVE GREATER FLEXIBILITY AFTER I GET PAST THE ELECTION. IMAGINE THE AUDACITY OF...
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| 06:01:25 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE NOES HAVE. IT MR. POLIS: MR. CHAIRMAN, ON CONTRAI REQUEST THE YEAS AND NAYS. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, -- DOES THE GENTLEMAN REQUEST...
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| 06:01:34 |
MR. POLIS, -
I DO. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE
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| 06:01:38 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO WILL BE
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| 06:01:42 |
Coffman, Mike - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
POSTPONED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA SEEK RECOGNITION? >> MR. CHAIRMAN, PURSUANT TO H.RES. 661 I OFFER AMENDMENTS EN BLOC....
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| 06:01:53 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
CLERK: EN BLOC NUMBER 2, CONSISTING OF AMENDMENTS NUMBERED
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| 06:01:57 |
THE CHAIR, -
33, 36, 65, 66,
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| 06:02:01 |
Price, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
75, 85, 89, 93, 98, 100, 104, 124, 127 AND 128. PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-485 OFFERED BY MR. MCKEON OF CALIFORNIA. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA,...
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| 06:02:29 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. MCKEON: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. AT THIS TIME I YIELD TWO MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA FOR THE PURPOSE OF A...
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| 06:02:37 |
McKeon, Howard "Buck" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. WESTMORELAND: MR. SPEAKER, I RISE TO COMMEND THE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE OF
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| 06:02:43 |
THE CHAIR, -
THEIR GOOD WORK IN THE NUMBER OF AREAS OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR
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| 06:02:48 |
Westmoreland, Lynn A. - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
FISCAL YEAR 2013. BUT I HAVE A CONCERN WITH REPORT LANGUAGE FROM SECTION 815 THAT I WOULD LIKE TO BRING TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE'S ATTENTION....
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| 06:04:44 |
McKeon, Howard "Buck" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
C.17 FLEET IS DOING A REMARKABLE JOB AROUND THE GLOBE AND I ASSURE THE GENTLEMAN THAT THIS COMMITTEE STRONGLY SHARES IN YOUR DESIRE TO ENSURE THAT...
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| 06:05:09 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM IOWA IS RECOGNIZED FOR 1 1/2 MINUTES. MR.
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| 06:05:12 |
MR. SMITH, -
BOSWELL: REVISE AND EXTEND. UNANIMOUS
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| 06:05:16 |
THE CHAIR, -
CONSENT TO REVISE AND
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| 06:05:22 |
MR. BOSWELL, -
EXTEND. THE CHAIR: REVISE AND EXTEND. WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO ORDERED. MR. BOSWELL: THANK YOU VERY MUCH. MR. CHAIRMAN, I RISE IN SUPPORT OF THE...
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| 06:05:31 |
THE CHAIR, -
REASONS. I THINK ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO ALL
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| 06:05:33 |
Boswell, Leonard L. - U.S. Representative, [D] Iowa
OF US. AS WE KNOW THE AMENDMENTS THAT I'M CONCERNED AND TALKING ABOUT HAS TO DO WITH THE ISSUE OF MULTIPLE DEPLOYMENTS AND TO ADD TO THE ARMED FORCES...
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| 06:07:23 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM ARIZONA IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. FLAKE:
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| 06:07:25 |
MR. MCKEON, -
I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING. I THANK HIM FOR INCLUDING IN THIS EN BLOC AMENDMENT AN AMENDMENT
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| 06:07:30 |
THE CHAIR, -
THAT MYSELF AND THE GENTLEMAN FROM SOUTH
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| 06:07:32 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
CAROLINA, MR. MULVANEY, OFFERED. TO ENSURE THAT WE BUDGET HONESTLY. WE HAVE SOMETHING CALLED THE OVERSEAS CONTINGENT OPERATIONS ACCOUNT OR OCO....
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| 06:08:33 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM WASHINGTON. MR. SMITH: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. I YIELD MYSELF THREE MINUTES. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON IS RECOGNIZED FOR THREE MINUTES....
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| 06:08:41 |
MR. SMITH, -
EXTRA TIME, TO TALK A LITTLE BIT ABOUT AFGHANISTAN
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| 06:08:43 |
THE CHAIR, -
AND TO EXPRESS OUR
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| 06:08:46 |
Smith, Adam - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
OPINIONS SINCE WE WEREN'T ABLE TO GET OUR AMENDMENT RULED IN IN ORDER. IT'S IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE TO UNDERSTAND THAT THE BASE BILL HAS LANGUAGE ON AFGHANISTAN...
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| 06:12:52 |
THE CHAIR, -
AS MUCH TIME AS HE MAY CONSUME. MR. MCKEON: I'M NOT AS
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| 06:12:55 |
MR. MCKEON, -
GOOD AS MY FRIEND
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| 06:12:58 |
THE CHAIR, -
IN CHARACTERIZING OR TALKING ABOUT SOMETHING. SO I WOULD JUST LIKE TO READ FROM THE BILL
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| 06:13:03 |
McKeon, Howard "Buck" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
WHAT IT ACTUALLY SAYS. THE UNITED STATES MILITARY SHOULD NOT MAINTAIN AN INDEFINITE COMBAT MISSION, SHOULD NOT MAINTAIN AN INDEFINITE COMBAT MISSION...
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| 06:15:22 |
THE CHAIR, -
FOR HAVING AT LEAST 68,000 TROOPS THROUGH
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| 06:15:26 |
Smith, Adam - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
DECEMBER 31, 2014. IF YOU STRUCK THAT OUT OF THE BILL, THAT WOULD CHANGE THINGS. HAVING THAT NUMBER IN THERE MAKES AN ENORMOUS DIFFERENCE. I YIELD...
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| 06:15:46 |
THE CHAIR, -
MINUTE. MS. DELAURO: I RISE IN SUPPORT OF THIS AMENDMENT, IT INCLUDES MY AMENDMENT PROHIBITING THE DEFENSE
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| 06:15:58 |
DeLauro, Rosa - U.S. Representative, [D] Connecticut
DEPARTMENT PURCHASING HELICOPTERS FOR THE AFGHAN SECURITY FORCES FROM ANY ENTITY, CONTROLLED OR DIRECTED OR INFLUENCED BY RUSSIA, ANYONE THAT PROVIDES...
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| 06:17:30 |
MR. MCKEON, -
FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. GRIMM: WE KNOW THAT THE D.O.D. FACES A DIFFICULT CHALLENGE IMBALANCING
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| 06:17:36 |
THE CHAIR, -
CUTS WITH OUR NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY.
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| 06:17:39 |
Grimm, Michael - U.S. Representative, [R] New York
HOWEVER, THE PROPOSED ELIMINATION OF TWO NATIONAL GUARD CIVIL SUPPORT TEAMS POSES TREMENDOUS RISK. THESE TEAMS ARE HIGHLY TRAINED UNITS THAT PROVIDE...
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| 06:18:45 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM PENNSYLVANIA. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. ALTMIRE: IN MARCH, NBC RAN
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| 06:18:51 |
MR. SMITH, -
A STORY OF A SOLDIER
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| 06:18:53 |
THE CHAIR, -
WHO WAS CHARGED $41 FOR A THREE-SECOND VOICE MAIL THAT HE
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| 06:18:58 |
Altmire, Jason - U.S. Representative, [D] Pennsylvania
LEFT FOR HIS WIFE. FOR SERVICE MEMBERS, A QUICK PHONE CALL FROM AN AIRPORT PAY PHONE IS OFTEN THEIR ONLY LINK TO LOVED ONES AT HOME BECAUSE PHONES...
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| 06:20:03 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: 2 1/4.
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| 06:20:08 |
MR. SMITH, -
MR. SMITH: I YIELD THE REMAINDER OF MY TIME TO MR. FRANK. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. FRANK: THIS IS A BILL THAT ILLUSTRATES
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| 06:20:16 |
MR. SMITH, -
AN OLD SAYING, ADDING INSULT TO INJURY. THE INSULT IS THE TERMS OF WHICH WE
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| 06:20:22 |
Frank, Barney - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
ARE DATING THIS VAST COMMITMENT OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS TO THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE WE HAVE, DEFENSE. PEOPLE WILL BE DEBATING AT 11:00 TONIGHT AND FIVE...
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| 06:22:54 |
THE CHAIR, -
TIME DO I HAVE REMAINING? THE CHAIR: 3 1/2 MINUTES. MR. MCKEON: I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME
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| 06:23:01 |
MR. MCKEON, -
AS MAY REMAIN. I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START. WE HAVE
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| 06:23:07 |
McKeon, Howard "Buck" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
JUST CUT IN THIS BUDGET AND IN THE PREVIOUS DEFICIT REDUCTION ACT $487 BILLION AND ANOTHER $600 BILLION THAT KICKS IN IN SEQUESTRATION IN JANUARY....
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| 06:26:57 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. MCKEON. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE AYES HAVE IT, THE AYES HAVE IT AND THE AMENDMENT...
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| 06:27:29 |
THE CHAIR, -
ORDER. AMENDMENT NUMBER 4 BY MR. ROHRABACHER OF CALIFORNIA. AMENDMENT NUMBER 5, MS. LEE OF CALIFORNIA. AMENDMENT NUMBER 6 BY MR. CONNELLY OF VIRGINIA....
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| 06:28:23 |
THE CLERK, -
BEEN REQUESTED. THOSE IN SUPPORT OF A RECORDED VOTE WILL RISE AND BE COUNTED. A SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING ARISEN, A RECORDED
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| 06:28:29 |
THE CHAIR, -
VOTE IS ORDERED. MEMBERS WILL RECORD THEIR VOTES BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE. THIS IS A 15-MINUTE VOTE. [CAPTIONING MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NATIONAL CAPTIONING...
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| 06:52:04 |
THE CHAIR, -
BUSINESS IS REQUEST FOR A RECORDED VOTE ON AMENDMENT NUMBER 5 -- THE CHAIR: THE COMMITTEE WILL BE IN ORDER. THE COMMITTEE WILL BE IN
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| 06:52:29 |
THE CHAIR, -
ORDER. THE COMMITTEE WILL BE IN ORDER. THE COMMITTEE WILL BE IN ORDER. THE CHAIR: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA RISE? >>
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| 06:53:14 |
THE CHAIR, -
MR. CHAIRMAN, TO SPEAK OUT OF ORDER FOR ONE MINUTE. THE CHAIR: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. THE
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| 06:53:26 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
GENTLEMAN WILL
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| 06:53:30 |
THE CHAIR, -
SUSPEND. THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA IS RECOGNIZED. MR. MILLER: A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO WE HAD THE 20TH ANNUAL CONGRESSIONAL SPORTSMAN
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| 06:53:44 |
Miller, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
SHOOTOUT. I'M PLEASED TO SAY FOR THE MAJORITY SIDE OF THE AISLE, WE ACTUALLY WERE ABLE TO RETURN TO THE TROPHY BACK TO OUR SIDE TO MY GOOD FRIEND,...
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| 06:54:52 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARKANSAS IS RECOGNIZED. MR. ROSS: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA. AND LET ME JUST SAY THE CONGRESSIONAL SPORTSMEN'S CAUCUS...
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| 06:55:03 |
Ross, Michael "Mike" A. - U.S. Representative, [D] Arkansas
THE LARGEST BIPARTISAN CAUCUSES IN THE CONGRESS. THE WORK WE DO TOGETHER IS VERY IMPORTANT AND AT A TIME WHEN THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS THAT DIVIDE...
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| 06:56:12 |
MR. MILLER, -
GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. WITHOUT OBJECTION, TWO-MINUTE VOTING WILL RESUME. UNFINISHED BUSINESS IS REQUEST FOR A RECORDED VOTE...
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| 06:56:19 |
THE CHAIR, -
5 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-485 BY THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA, MS. LEE, ON WHICH FURTHER PROCEEDINGS WERE POSTPONED AND THE NOES PREVAILED BY VOICE...
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| 06:56:40 |
THE CLERK, -
HAS BEEN REQUESTED. THOSE IN SUPPORT OF A REQUEST FOR A RECORDED VOTE WILL RISE AND BE COUNTED. A
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| 06:56:47 |
THE CHAIR, -
SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING ARISEN, A RECORDED VOTE IS ORDERED. MEMBERS WILL RECORD THEIR VOTES BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE. THIS IS A TWO--MINUTE VOTE. [CAPTIONING...
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| 06:59:52 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS IS THE REQUEST FOR A RECORDED VOTE ON AMENDMENT NUMBER 6 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-485 BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM VIRGINIA, MR. ...
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| 07:00:15 |
THE CLERK, -
A RECORDED VOTE HAS BEEN REQUESTED. ALL THOSE IN FAVOR OF TAKING THIS VOTE BY THE YEAS AND NAYS WILL RISE AND REMAIN STANDING UNTIL COUNTED. A SUFFICIENT...
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| 07:00:22 |
THE CHAIR, -
ARISEN, A RECORDED VOTE IS ORDERED. MEMBERS WILL RECORD THEIR VOTES BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE. THIS IS A TWO-MINUTE VOTE. [CAPTIONING MADE POSSIBLE BY...
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| 07:04:02 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE REQUEST FOR A RECORDED VOTE ON AMENDMENT NUMBER 7 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-485 BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA, MR. ROONEY, ON WHICH FURTHER...
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| 07:04:21 |
THE CLERK, -
A RECORDED VOTE HAS BEEN REQUESTED. THOSE IN SUPPORT OF THE REQUEST FOR A RECORDED VOTE WILL RISE AND BE COUNTED. A SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING ARISEN,...
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| 07:04:28 |
THE CHAIR, -
IS ORDERED. MEMBERS WILL RECORD THEIR VOTES BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE. THIS IS A TWO-MINUTE VOTE. [CAPTIONING MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NATIONAL CAPTIONING...
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| 07:08:45 |
THE CHAIR, -
VOTE ON AMENDMENT NUMBER 8 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-485 BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM MARYLAND, MR. BARTLETT, ON WHICH FURTHER PROCEEDINGS WERE POSTPONED AND...
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| 07:09:05 |
THE CLERK, -
OFFERED BY MR. -- 112-485 OFFERED BY MR. BARTLETT OF MARYLAND. THE CHAIR: A RECORDED VOTE HAS BEEN REQUESTED. THOSE IN SUPPORT OF THE REQUEST FOR A RECORDED...
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| 07:09:19 |
THE CHAIR, -
THIS IS A TWO-MINUTE VOTE. [CAPTIONING MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE, INC., IN COOPERATION WITH THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES....
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| 07:12:46 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS IS THE REQUEST FOR A RECORDED VOTE ON AMENDMENT NUMBER 11 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-485 BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS,...
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| 07:13:09 |
THE CLERK, -
A RECORDED VOTE HAS BEEN REQUESTED. THOSE IN SUPPORT OF THE REQUEST FOR A RECORDED VOTE WILL RISE AND BE COUNTED. A SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING ARISEN,...
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| 07:13:16 |
THE CHAIR, -
RECORDED VOTE IS ORDERED. MEMBERS WILL RECORD THEIR VOTES BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE. THIS IS A TWO-MINUTE VOTE. [CAPTIONING MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NATIONAL...
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| 07:17:00 |
THE CLERK, -
POLIS OF COLORADO. THE CHAIR: A RECORDED VOTE HAS BEEN REQUESTED. THOSE IN FARE OF THE REQUEST FOR A RECORDED VOTE WILL RISE AND BE COUNTED. A RECORDED...
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| 07:17:09 |
THE CHAIR, -
THEIR VOTES BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE. THIS IS A TWO-MINUTE VOTE. [CAPTIONING MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE, INC., IN COOPERATION WITH...
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| 07:20:01 |
THE CHAIR, -
TO. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RISE? >> I MOVE THAT THE COMMITTEE NOW RISE. THE CHAIR: THE QUESTION IS ON THE MOTION...
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| 07:20:56 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE AYES HAVE IT.
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| 07:20:59 |
THE CHAIR, -
ACCORDINGLY, THE COMMITTEE RISES. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: MR. CHAIRMAN. THE CHAIR: MR. SPEAKER. THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COMMEL -- COMMITTEE OF...
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| 07:21:44 |
THE CHAIR, -
OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION REPORTS THAT THE COMMITTEE HAS HAD UNDER CONSIDERATION H.R. 4310 AND HAS COME TO NO RESOLUTION...
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| 07:21:50 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE HOUSE AN ENROLLED BILL. THE CLERK: H.R. 2072, AN ACT TO RE-AUTHORIZE THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES AND FOR OTHER
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| 07:22:02 |
THE CLERK, -
PURPOSES. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA RISE? >> I HAVE A MOTION AT THE DESK. THE CHAIR: THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE MOTION. THE...
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| 07:23:26 |
THE CHAIR, -
OFFERED BY MR. BARROW OF
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| 07:23:29 |
THE CLERK, -
GEORGIA. MR. BARROW OF GEORGIA MOVES TO INSTRUCT THE CON -- THAT THE CONFEREES BE INSTRUCTED TO INSIST ON TITLE 2 OF THE HOUSE BILL REGARDING APPROVAL...
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| 07:23:52 |
THE CHAIR, -
30 MINUTES. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RISE? THE HOUSE WILL BE IN ORDER. >> MR. SPEAKER, WE CANNOT HEAR YOU. I DON'T KNOW...
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| 07:24:13 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
DON'T KNOW WHERE THE SWITCH -- FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA
|
| 07:24:19 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RISE? MR. MCKEON: I'D LIKE TO INQUIRE -- >> I WOULD LIKE TO INQUIRE IF THE PERSON CLAIMING TIME TO SPEAK ON THE MOTION IS OPPOSED TO THE
|
| 07:24:37 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
MOTION. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE HOUSE WILL BE IN ORDER. THE HOUSE WILL BE IN
|
| 07:24:45 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ORDER. IS THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN, MR. UPTON, CLAIMING TIME IN OPPOSITION? MR. UPTON: I WOULD LIKE TO CLAIM TIME ON THE REPUBLICAN SIDE IN SUPPORT...
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| 07:25:05 |
MR. UPTON, -
RESOLUTION. MR. WAXMAN: -- THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: PURSUANT TO CLAUSE B-2, THE GENTLEMAN WILL CONTROL 20 MINUTES, THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN WILL...
|
| 07:25:16 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MINUTES AND MR. WAXMAN WILL CONTROL 20 MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA, MR. BARROW. MR. BARROW: I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME...
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| 07:25:30 |
MR. BARROW, -
MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON THE
|
| 07:25:34 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EXTENSION ACT OF 2012 TO INSIST ON TITLE 2 OF THAT ACT, ESSENTIALLY CALLING FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE KEYSTONE X.L. PIPELINE....
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| 07:26:09 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
HEARD. MEMBERS WILL TAKE THEIR SEATS. MR. BARROW: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN, I THANK THE SPEAKER. NOT ONLY WILL THIS PROJECT CREATE THOUSANDS OF MUCH-NEEDED...
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| 07:26:29 |
Barrow, John - U.S. Representative, [D] Georgia
WILL SECURE AMERICA'S FUTURE BY PRODUCING FOREIGN OIL. BY WORKING WITH OUR NEIGHBORS TO THE NORTH, WE'LL BETTER PROTECT FAMILY HERE'S AT HOME FROM...
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| 07:28:57 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. UPTON: THIS AMENDMENT IS REALLY ABOUT SQUOBS AND THE
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| 07:29:02 |
MR. UPTON, -
ECONOMY. THE PRESIDENT,
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| 07:29:05 |
THE CHAIR, -
YOU'LL REMEMBER, IN JANUARY, IN A
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| 07:29:07 |
Upton, Frederick "Fred" S. - U.S. Representative, [R] Michigan
NATIONAL ADDRESS, SAID HE WOULD DO WHATEVER IT TAKES, WHATEVER IT TAKES TO CREATE U.S. JOBS. THAT'S WHAT THIS BILL DOES. IT CREATES BY JUST ABOUT...
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| 07:33:27 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
ISSUE TO BE BROUGHT UP. MR. WAXMAN: BECAUSE WHAT THIS PROVISION WOULD DO WOULD BE TO SHORT CIRCUIT THE DECISION MAKING AND MANDATE APPROVAL OF THE
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| 07:33:36 |
Waxman, Henry - U.S. Representative, [D] California
PIPELINE. IT DOESN'T BELONG IN THE TRANSPORTATION BILL. WE SEE THIS OVER AND OVER AGAIN. OUR REPUBLICAN COLLEAGUES LIKE TO TAKE BILLS AND THEN HOLD...
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| 07:37:40 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TWO MINUTES. MR. ALTMIRE: MR. SPEAKER, CONSTRUCTION IN THE KEYSTONE X.L. PIPELINE
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| 07:37:43 |
MR. WHITFIELD, -
WOULD CREATE THOUSANDS OF JOBS FOR
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| 07:37:45 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
HARDWORKING AMERICANS, BUT IT WOULD ALSO INCREASE
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| 07:37:48 |
Altmire, Jason - U.S. Representative, [D] Pennsylvania
OUR ENERGY INDEPENDENCE. CANADA'S ALREADY CONFIRMED ITS INTENTION TO BUILD THE PIPELINE, THE ONLY QUESTION NOW IS WHETHER OR NOT OUR NATION WILL BENEFIT...
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| 07:39:32 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THIS TIME I WOULD LIKE TO YIELD FOUR MINUTES TO THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN FROM NEBRASKA, MR. TERRY, WHO IS ONE OF THE PRIMARY SPONSORS OF THE KEYSTONE...
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| 07:39:55 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SUPPORT OF THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA'S MOTION
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| 07:39:58 |
Terry, Lee - U.S. Representative, [R] Nebraska
TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES, TO SUPPORT THE KEYSTONE PIPELINE IN THE TRANSPORTATION BILL. LET'S START WITH A QUICK TUTORIAL HERE. RIGHT HERE, ABOVE THE UNITED...
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| 07:44:15 |
MR. WHITFIELD, -
JOBS BUILDING THIS PIPELINE AND WE HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH CHINA
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| 07:44:22 |
Terry, Lee - U.S. Representative, [R] Nebraska
WHERE WE ACCESS THE SECOND OR THIRD LARGEST RESERVE. AND THE GENTLEMAN IS RIGHT. THERE'S A PIPELINE THAT THEY'RE BUILDING TO GO OFF WEST SO THE CHINESE...
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| 07:44:57 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PENNSYLVANIA, AN IMPORTANT MEMBER OF THE ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE. MR.
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| 07:45:02 |
MR. WAXMAN, -
DOYLE. THE CHAIR: THE -- THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FOUR MINUTES. MR. DOYLE: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I RISE IN OPPOSITION...
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| 07:45:10 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
INSTRUCT. LIKE MR. BARROW AND MANY OF MY FRIENDS ON THE OTHER
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| 07:45:13 |
Doyle, Michael "Mike" F. - U.S. Representative, [D] Pennsylvania
SIDE OF THE AISLE, I SUPPORT BUILDING THIS PIPELINE OF -- PIPELINE IN A WAY THAT PROTECTS THE ENVIRONMENT AND CREATES GOOD AMERICAN JOBS BUT NOT IN...
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| 07:47:25 |
THE CHAIR, -
AS HE MAY CONSUME TO THE GENTLEMAN, MR. MATHESON. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS
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| 07:47:31 |
MR. BARROW, -
RECOGNIZED. MR. MATHESON: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING ME TIME. WE'VE HEARD FROM DIFFERENT MEMBERS ALREADY ABOUT WHAT
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| 07:47:40 |
Matheson, James "Jim" David - U.S. Representative, [D] Utah
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THIS PIPELINE WOULD MEAN IN TERMS OF INCREASED PRODUCT COLLING -- COMING FOR U.S. CONSUMPTION. WE'VE HEARD ABOUT THE JOBS FROM...
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| 07:50:04 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
KENTUCKY. MR. UPTON: I YIELD TWO MINUTES TO MR. SCALISE, AN ADVOCATE FOR THE KEYSTONE PIPELINE.
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| 07:50:13 |
MR. UPTON, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. SCALISE: I THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. I RISE IN STRONG SUPPORT OF THE
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| 07:50:20 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
GENTLEMAN'S MOTION TO INSTRUCT. THIS IS A STRONG, BIPARTISAN MOTION THAT HAS
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| 07:50:24 |
Scalise, Stephen "Steve" - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
SUPPORT NOT ONLY IN THE HALLS OF CONGRESS BUT ALSO HAS SUPPORT AMONGST THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AS THEY LOOK AT THIS PROPOSAL. KEYSTONE. OUR FRIEND IN...
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| 07:53:49 |
THE CHAIR, -
TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS, MR. MARKEY, FOR
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| 07:53:51 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FIVE MINUTES SPROSM UP THE -- THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS
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| 07:53:55 |
MR. WAXMAN, -
RECOGNIZED. MR. MARKEY: THE TRANSPORTATION BILL SHOULD BE
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| 07:54:01 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ABOUT INCREASING THE NUMBER OF RIDERS ON OUR MASS TRANSIT SYSTEM TO REDUCE
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| 07:54:06 |
Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
OIL DEPENDENCE, TO -- IT SHOULD BE ABOUT INCREASING THE NUMBER OF DRIVERS IN H.O.V. LANES AND ENCOURAGING MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT VEHICLES. IT SHOULD NOT...
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| 07:59:22 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FROM NORTH CAROLINA. .
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| 07:59:27 |
Kissell, Lawrence "Larry" - U.S. Representative, [D] North Carolina
A LOT OF NUMBERS AND FACTS HAVE BEEN GIVEN OUT AND I WILL NOT REPEAT THOSE AND I WILL COVER A COUPLE OF POINTS VERY QUICKLY. WE HAVE HEARD THROUGH THE...
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| 08:01:10 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RISE? MR. WHITFIELD: RESERVE MY TIME. >> I YIELD FOUR MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE, MR. COHEN. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM...
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| 08:01:26 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
MINUTES. MR. COHEN: I APPRECIATE THE TIME, MR. SPEAKER.
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| 08:01:30 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
I RISE IN OPPOSITION TO THIS MOTION TO INSTRUCT THE CONFEREES.
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| 08:01:35 |
Cohen, Stephen "Steve" - U.S. Representative, [D] Tennessee
I'M A MEMBER OF THE TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE AND I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THIS BILL PASS AND I REPRESENT, MEMPHIS TENNESSEE, TRANSPORTATION...
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| 08:05:52 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MR. BARROW: YIELD SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. SOME HAVE SAID THAT BECAUSE WE ARE PART OF A WORLD
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| 08:06:00 |
Barrow, John - U.S. Representative, [D] Georgia
MARKET, BECAUSE WE CONSUME MORE THAN WE PRODUCE OF THIS VITAL ECONOMY AND WE CANNOT LEGISLATE OURSELVES AN ISLAND IN THIS PROCESS AND SINCE WE BOTH...
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| 08:09:13 |
THE CHAIR, -
RESERVE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. MR. WAXMAN: HOW MUCH TIME DOES EACH SIDE
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| 08:09:19 |
MR. WHITFIELD, -
HAVE? THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE
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| 08:09:21 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA HAS FIVE MINUTES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM
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| 08:09:24 |
MR. WAXMAN, -
GEORGIA 8 1/2 MINUTES AND THE GENTLEMAN FROM
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| 08:09:27 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
KENTUCKY, EIGHT MINUTES. MR. WHITFIELD: BEFORE -- MR. WAXMAN: BEFORE I RECOGNIZE AND YIELD TO MR. RUSH FROM ILLINOIS, I JUST WANT TO MAKE THE COMMENT...
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| 08:09:38 |
Waxman, Henry - U.S. Representative, [D] California
TO GET OURSELVES OFF DEPENDENCE ON OIL, WHETHER IT'S FROM THE UNITED STATES OR OVERSEAS. AND IF WE GO ALONG WITH THIS PIPELINE, WE ARE INCREASING OUR...
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| 08:10:25 |
THE CHAIR, -
SPEAKER, I RISE IN
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| 08:10:27 |
Rush, Bobby - U.S. Representative, [D] Illinois
OPPOSITION TO THIS MOTION TO INSTRUCT. A MANDATORY APPROVAL OF THE KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE DOES NOT BELONG IN OUR TRANSPORTATION BILL. THIS PROVISION JEOPARDIZES...
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| 08:13:45 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MR. WHITFIELD: MAY I ASK WHO HAS THE RIGHT TO CLOSE? THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA. MR. WHITFIELD: I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS
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| 08:13:53 |
MR. WHITFIELD, -
I MAY CONSUME.
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| 08:13:56 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. WHITFIELD: I
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| 08:13:58 |
MR. WHITFIELD, -
WANT TO THANK THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA FOR INTRODUCING THIS RESOLUTION, MOTION TO INSTRUCT. I THINK IT'S FOR
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| 08:14:05 |
Whitfield, Edward "Ed" - U.S. Representative, [R] Kentucky
THE BENEFIT OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, AND I WILL HAVE TO SAY HAVING SAT ON MANY HEARINGS ON THIS SUBJECT, I'M REALLY PUZZLED HOW PEOPLE CAN BE OPPOSED...
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| 08:20:31 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
DEBATE ON THIS PARTICULAR MOTION. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS
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| 08:20:35 |
MR. WAXMAN, -
RECOGNIZED. MR. WAXMAN: THOSE OF US SPEAKING ON THIS
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| 08:20:40 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MOTION ARE FROM THE ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, NOT THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE THAT DEVELOPED THE
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| 08:20:46 |
Waxman, Henry - U.S. Representative, [D] California
FUNDAMENTAL UNDERLYING BILL TO WHICH THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN ATTACHED. THE TRANSPORTATION BILL PROVIDES ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF MONEY FOR PEOPLE TO HAVE...
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| 08:22:24 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN RISE? MR. BARROW: TO CLAIM THE REMAINING TIME. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: EIGHT AND A HALF MINUTES. MR. BARROW: I YIELD MYSELF THE BLAPS...
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| 08:22:34 |
MR. BARROW, -
I ENCOURAGE CONFEREES
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| 08:22:39 |
Barrow, John - U.S. Representative, [D] Georgia
TO APPROVE THE KEYSTONE X.L. PIPELINE. IT WILL GET AMERICANS BACK TO WORK AND ALLOW US TO REDUCE OUR DEPENDENCY ON COUNTRIES THAT DON'T SHARE...
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| 08:25:44 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR THE AYES HAVE IT. THE MOTION IS ADOPTED. >> I ASK FOR A ROLL CALL VOTE. THE SPEAKER...
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| 08:26:00 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
A SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING RISEN, THE YEAS AND NAYS ARE
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| 08:26:03 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ORDERED PURSUANT TO CLAUSELE OF RULE 20, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THIS QUESTION WILL BE POSTPONED. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE...
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| 08:27:01 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE MOTION. THE CLERK: MOTION TO INSTRUCT
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| 08:27:04 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
CONFEREES ON H.R. 4348 OFFERED BY MR. RAHALL
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| 08:27:08 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OF WEST VIRGINIA, MR. RAHALL OF WEST VIRGINIA MOVES THAT
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| 08:27:10 |
THE CLERK, -
THE MANAGERS ON THE PART OF THE HOUSE AT THE CONFERENCE ON THE DISAGREEING VOTES OF THE TWO HOUSES ON THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO THE BILL H.R. 4 48 BE INSTRUCTED...
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| 08:27:50 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WILL CONTROL 30 MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM WEST VIRGINIA. MR. RAHALL: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY...
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| 08:28:01 |
MR. RAHALL, -
IT INSTRUCTS CONFEREES TO SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE MORE AMERICAN
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| 08:28:05 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
JOBS AND TO
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| 08:28:07 |
Rahall, Nick Joe - U.S. Representative, [D] West Virginia
REVIVE AMERICAN MANUFACTURING BY CLOSING LOOPHOLES IN BUY AMERICAN LAWS. THE HOUSE SENATE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE IS SEEKING TO RESOLVE DIFFERENCES ON...
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| 08:33:23 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TO THE MOTION TO INSTRUCT AND YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME.
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| 08:33:28 |
MR. HANNA, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. HANNA: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. THIS MOTION OFFERED BY MY FRIEND, THE GENTLEMAN FROM WEST
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| 08:33:35 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
VIRGINIA, STRUCTS CONFEREES
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| 08:33:37 |
Hanna, Richard L - U.S. Representative, [R] New York
TO THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION REAUTHORIZATION CONFERENCE. THE SENATE PROVISIONS WILL REQUIRE STATE FOR THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY PROGRAM, THE FEDERAL...
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| 08:34:31 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RAHALL: MR. SPEAKER, I'M HONORED TO YIELD TWO MINUTES TO A VERY VALUED MEMBER OF OUR COMMITTEE, THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK, MR.
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| 08:34:39 |
Rahall, Nick Joe - U.S. Representative, [D] West Virginia
BISHOP. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. BISHOP: I THANK RANKING MEMBER RAHALL FOR HIS LEADERSHIP ON THIS...
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| 08:34:47 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE LEADERSHIP ON THE TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
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| 08:34:50 |
Bishop, Timothy "Tim" H. - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
COMMITTEE. I SUPPORT THIS COMMONSENSE MOTION TO PREVENT OUTSOURCING OF AMERICAN JOBS. THE U.S. IS RECOVERING FROM THE WORST RECESSION SINCE THE GREAT...
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| 08:36:46 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS,
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| 08:36:49 |
MR. HANNA, -
MR. BRADY. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS IS RECOGNIZED. MR. BRADY:
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| 08:36:57 |
THE CHAIR, -
THANKS TO YOU MR. SPEAKER. I RISE IN OPPOSITION TO THIS MOTION TO INSTRUCT. THE MOTION TO INSTRUCT WOULD ADD TO ALREADY STRING
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| 08:37:05 |
Brady, Kevin - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
EPT BUY-AMERICA PROVISIONS IN AMERICAN LAW THAT APPLY TO AMTRAK AND INNER CITY RAIL PROJECTS MAKING THEM UNWORKABLE IN OUR INCREASINGLY GLOBAL ECONOMY....
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| 08:44:55 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RECOGNIZED. MR. RAHALL: I'M PROUD TO YIELD THREE MINUTES AT THIS POINT TO THE GENTLELADY FROM OHIO, MS. SUTTON, WHO HAS BEEN A REAL
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| 08:45:04 |
Rahall, Nick Joe - U.S. Representative, [D] West Virginia
STALWART FOR BUY-AMERICAN PROVISIONS AND AMERICAN JOBS. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEWOMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR THREE MINUTES. .
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| 08:45:17 |
THE CHAIR, -
MS. SUTTON: I RISE FOR THE LABORER AND STEELWORKER, FOR THE SMALL BUSINESS OWNER AND THE WORKING FAMILY. I RISE TO SUPPORT THIS MOTION TO INSTRUCT BECAUSE
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| 08:45:29 |
Sutton, Betty - U.S. Representative, [D] Ohio
WE SHOULD ALL RISE AND WE SHOULD ALL STRIVE TO SUPPORT OUR WORKING FAMILIES AND CREATE JOBS RIGHT HERE IN THIS COUNTRY. WE KNOW THAT ONE WAY TO DO...
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| 08:47:36 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RECOGNIZED. >> I RESERVE THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM WEST VIRGINIA IS RECOGNIZED. MR. RAHALL: I YIELD THREE...
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| 08:47:46 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
GENTLEMAN FROM CONNECTICUT, MR.
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| 08:47:48 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
CHRIS MURPHY. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR
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| 08:47:51 |
MR. RAHALL, -
THREE MINS. MR. MURPHY: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER, THANK YOU, MR. RAHALL. RYE NIZZ --
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| 08:47:56 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
I RISE IN SUPPORT OF
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| 08:47:59 |
Murphy, Christopher "Chris" S. - U.S. Representative, [D] Connecticut
THIS MOTION TO INSTRUCT. WE HAVE PROPOSED A SERIES OF MEASURES TO SPEND A LITTLE MONEY TO PUT PEOPLE BACK TO WORK, TO SPEND SOME MONEY TO EDUCATE...
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| 08:51:21 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
GENTLEMAN RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WEST VIRGINIA IS RECOGNIZED. MR.
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| 08:51:27 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RAHALL: MR. SPEAKER I'M HAPPY TO YIELD FOUR MINUTES TO A VERY VALUED MEMBER OF OUR TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE,
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| 08:51:42 |
Rahall, Nick Joe - U.S. Representative, [D] West Virginia
THE GENTLEMAN FROM ILLINOIS, MR. LIPINSKI. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FOUR MINUTES. MR. LIPINSKI: I RISE IN SUPPORT...
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| 08:51:54 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE RANKING MEMBER OF THE TRANSPORTATION
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| 08:51:57 |
Lipinski, Daniel - U.S. Representative, [D] Illinois
COMMITTEE, MR. RAHALL. MR. RAHALL HAS BEEN A TRUE ADVOCATE FOR THE AMERICAN WORKER AND CERTAINLY FOR OUR NATION'S TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM. HE UNDERSTANDS...
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| 08:55:54 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RECOGNIZED. >> I RESERVE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WEST VIRGINIA. ...
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| 08:56:02 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: 14 1/2 MINUTES FOR THE GENTLEMAN FROM WEST VIRGINIA AND 21 MINUTES FOR THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK. MR. RAHALL: DO I HAVE...
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| 08:56:10 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
CLOSE? THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: YES. MR. RAHALL: I YIELD THREE MINUTES
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| 08:56:16 |
MR. RAHALL, -
AT THIS TIME TO THE GENTLELADY FROM TEXAS, SHEILA JACKSON LEE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEWOMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR THREE
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| 08:56:22 |
MR. RAHALL, -
MINUTES. MS. JACKSON LEE: I THANK THE RANKING MEMBER OF THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE AND I THANK HIM FOR HIS
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| 08:56:27 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
LEADERSHIP. MANY MEMBERS HAVE
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| 08:56:30 |
Jackson Lee, Sheila - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
FIRSTHAND EXPERIENCE IN ADDRESSING SOME OF THE ANGST OF OUR CONSTITUENTS WHETHER IT'S IN WEST VIRGINIA OR IN THE STATE OF TEXAS, CALIFORNIA, TO OHIO,...
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| 08:59:44 |
MR. RAHALL, -
FOR AN ADDITIONAL MINUTE. MS. JACKSON LEE: THIS GIVES US THE OPPORTUNITY AGAIN TO MATCH WHAT IS BEING DONE IN
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| 08:59:49 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OTHER COUNTRIES. THERE WILL BE AMERICAN COMPANIES TELLING YOU THAT BRIBES
|
| 08:59:53 |
Jackson Lee, Sheila - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
ARE PASSED WHILE THEY TRY TO NEGOTIATE WITH OTHERS TRYING TO DO BUSINESS OVERSEAS. I HAD A CONSTITUENT IN MY OFFICE TODAY SAID THEY ENGAGED WITH A KOREAN...
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| 09:01:11 |
THE CHAIR, -
BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WEST VIRGINIA. MR. RAHALL: MR.
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| 09:01:17 |
THE CHAIR, -
SPEAKER, I'M READY TO CLOSE IF THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK IS READY TO YIELD BACK HIS TIME OR CLOSE HIMSELF FIRST. >> MR. SPEAKER, I YIELD
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| 09:01:24 |
Rahall, Nick Joe - U.S. Representative, [D] West Virginia
BACK THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WEST VIRGINIA IS RECOGNIZED....
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| 09:01:31 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
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| 09:01:33 |
THE CHAIR, -
SPEAKER. IN CONCLUSION ON THIS MOTION TO
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| 09:01:37 |
Rahall, Nick Joe - U.S. Representative, [D] West Virginia
INSTRUCT, LET ME JUST SAY THAT THE MOTION IS IN SUPPORT OF THE SENATE BUY AMERICAN PROVISIONS. THE SENATE PASSED BUY AMERICAN PROVISIONS ARE VERY...
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| 09:07:39 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE NOES HAVE IT. MR. RAHALL: MR. SPEAKER, I ASK FOR THE YEAS AND NAYS. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE YEAS AND NAYS ARE REQUESTED....
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| 09:07:50 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE YEAS AND NAYS ARE ORDERED. PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 8 OF RULE 20 FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE QUESTION WILL BE POSTPONED. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: PURSUANT...
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| 09:08:51 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4310. WILL THE GENTLEMAN FROM UTAH, MR. CHAFFETZ, KINDLY TAKE THE CHAIR? THE CHAIR: THE COMMITTEE WILL BE IN ORDER....
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| 09:09:14 |
THE CHAIR, -
WILL REPORT BY TITLE. THE CLERK: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013, FOR MILITARY ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE,
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| 09:09:23 |
McKeon, Howard "Buck" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
TO PRESCRIBE MILITARY PERSONNEL STRENGTH FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. THE CHAIR: WHEN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ROSE EARLIER TODAY...
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| 09:09:37 |
THE CHAIR, -
BEEN DISPOSED OF. IT IS NOW THE ORDER OF CONSIDERATION, AMENDMENT NUMBER 17, PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-485. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM...
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| 09:09:58 |
THE CHAIR, -
OFFERED BY MR. COFFMAN OF COLORADO.
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| 09:10:01 |
THE CLERK, -
THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 661, THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO, MR. COFFMAN, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR
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| 09:10:09 |
THE CHAIR, -
RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO. MR. COFFMAN: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS THE PREVAILING TREND WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF...
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| 09:10:19 |
Coffman, Mike - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
THE USE OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES TO PERFORM COMMERCIAL SERVICES. THIS PENDULUM HAS SWUNG TOO FAR IN THE DIRECTION OF A NONCOMPETITIVE BIG-GOVERNMENT MODEL....
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| 09:14:01 |
THE CHAIR, -
OPPOSITION. AND I YIELD MYSELF TWO
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| 09:14:05 |
MS. BORDALLO, -
MINUTES. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN MAY STATE HIS INQUIRY. >> MR. CHAIRMAN, I WISH TO RESERVE THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. DID I RESERVE THE BALANCE OF MY...
|
| 09:14:16 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN HAD YIELDED
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| 09:14:18 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
BACK. >> I WOULD ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO RESERVE THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. TO
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| 09:14:24 |
THE CHAIR, -
RECLAIM MY TIME. THE CHAIR: WITHOUT OBJECTION,
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| 09:14:27 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
SO ORDERED. THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES. THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM GUAM IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE
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| 09:14:34 |
THE CHAIR, -
MINUTES. TWO MINUTES. MS. BORDALLO: AS THE RANKING MEMBER ON READINESS, I RISE IN STRONG OPPOSITION TO THIS AMENDMENT, MR. SPEAKER. .
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| 09:14:43 |
Bordallo, Madeleine - Congressional Delegate, [D] Guam
THE AMENDMENT FLIES IN THE FACE OF PROVISIONS ADOPTED BY CONGRESS IN LAST YEAR'S DEFENSE BILL AND SUPPORTED BY THE SPONSOR OF THIS AMENDMENT. DEFENSE...
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| 09:16:11 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM COLORADO IS RECOGNIZED. MR. COFFMAN: THERE ARE THREE PRINCIPLE CHANGES THAT THIS AMENDMENT MAKES TO CURRENT LAW. ONE
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| 09:16:22 |
Coffman, Mike - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
IS STATES THAT NEW FUNCTIONS THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ENTERS INTO AS FAR AS HAVING CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS CAN BE DONE BY THE PRIVATE SECTOR....
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| 09:17:31 |
THE CHAIR, -
HAWAII, MRS. HANABUSA. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY
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| 09:17:35 |
MS. BORDALLO, -
IS RECOGNIZED. MS. HANABUSA: I RISE IN OPPOSITION TO THIS AMENDMENT. THIS IS REALLY AN ASSAULT
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| 09:17:42 |
THE CHAIR, -
ON FEDERAL CIVILIAN WORK
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| 09:17:44 |
Hanabusa, Colleen Wakako - U.S. Representative, [D] Hawaii
FORCE. THE AMENDMENT IS ON THE MISGUIDED BELIEF THAT PRIVATE CONTRACTORS ARE LESS COSTLY AND MORE EFFICIENT AND OUTSOURCING SHOULD BE THE WAY WE...
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| 09:19:24 |
THE CHAIR, -
REMAINING. MS. BORDALLO: I HAVE TWO MINUTES? THE CHAIR: YES. MS. BORDALLO: MR. SPEAKER, I CAN SPEAK FROM FIRST-HAND EXPERIENCE. THE A-76 PROGRAM WAS...
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| 09:19:35 |
Bordallo, Madeleine - Congressional Delegate, [D] Guam
OF GUAM A FEW YEARS AGO. I SERVED AS LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AT THE TIME AND I WILL SAY THISFORD, THAT THIS PROGRAM WAS A DISMAL FAILURE. AND THAT'S WHAT...
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| 09:20:34 |
Smith, Adam - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE NOES HAVE IT. MR. COFFMAN: I ASK FOR A RECORDED VOTE. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 6,...
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| 09:20:46 |
MR. COFFMAN, -
GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO WILL BE
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| 09:20:49 |
Price, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
POSTPONED. IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER 18 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-485. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS...
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| 09:21:19 |
MR. KEATING, -
NUMBER 112-485 OFFERED BY MR. KEATING OF
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| 09:21:23 |
THE CLERK, -
MASSACHUSETTS. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO TO HOUSE RESOLUTION, AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. KEATING AND A MEMBER
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| 09:21:37 |
THE CHAIR, -
OPPOSED WILL BE RECOGNIZED FOR 10 MINUTES EACH. MR. KEATING: MANY IN THE CHAMBER MAY HAVE SEEN ALL THE NATIONAL GUARD UNIT ISSUES WERE RESOLVED IN THE...
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| 09:21:50 |
Keating, William "Bill" R. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
THAT'S SIMPLY NOT THE CASE. A VITAL AND UNIQUE GROUP OF THE AIR NATIONAL GUARD HAVE A FULL-TIME MISSION TO SUPPORT ACTIVE-DUTY BASES. THEY TAKE ON...
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| 09:26:04 |
THE CHAIR, -
IN OPPOSITION TO THE AMENDMENT. I YIELD TWO MINUTES TO MY FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE, THE GENTLEMAN FROM
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| 09:26:11 |
MR. MCKEON, -
VIRGINIA, MR. FORBES. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM VIRGINIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. FORBES: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING AND SAY...
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| 09:26:21 |
THE CHAIR, -
HIS AMENDMENT, WE SHARE HIS LOVE FOR
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| 09:26:24 |
Forbes, J. "Randy" Randy - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
THE GUARD CROSS THIS BODY. WE RECOGNIZE THE GREAT JOB THEY DO DAY IN AND DAY OUT. I ALSO WANT TO SAY HOW MUCH WE APPRECIATE THE CHAIRMAN'S WORK AND THE...
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| 09:27:54 |
THE CHAIR, -
MR. TURNER. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED
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| 09:27:57 |
MR. MCKEON, -
FOR THREE MINUTES. MR. TURNER: THANK YOU. I WANT TO THANK CHAIRMAN FORBES FOR HIS COMMITMENT FOR HIS
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| 09:28:03 |
THE CHAIR, -
SUPPORT FOR THE AIR NATIONAL GUARD AND
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| 09:28:06 |
Turner, Michael R. - U.S. Representative, [R] Ohio
CHAIRMAN MCKEON. THIS AMENDMENT IS NOT ABOUT THE AIR NATIONAL GUARD OR EVEN -- YOU KNOW, HOW ARE WE GOING TO SUPPORT OUR GUARD. THIS AMENDMENT IS...
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| 09:31:12 |
THE CHAIR, -
DON'T BE PRESUMPTION WHITE HOUSE ENOUGH TO TELL ME MY MOTIVATION. WE LOOK FOR MANY PAY FORS IN THIS
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| 09:31:18 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
PLAN. WHAT WE HAVE IS PLAIN AND SIMILAR. MR. KEATING: WE HAVE ENHANCEMENT OF SECURITY FOR OUR COUNTRY BECAUSE WE HAVE A PLAN THAT WORKS AND WILL SAVE...
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| 09:31:28 |
Keating, William "Bill" R. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
RESOLVE MISSILE DEFENSE ISSUES BY TRACKING THEM VERSUS A PAY-FOR THAT WE LOCATED THAT WAS $400 MILLION OVER BUDGET AND ONLY TOOK 9% OF THAT, LEAVING 91%...
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| 09:31:54 |
THE CHAIR, -
TIME TO MR. TURNER FROM OHIO. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM OHIO IS RECOGNIZED FOR 30 SECONDS. MR. TURNER: THE GENTLEMAN STATES THAT HIS AMENDMENT...
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| 09:32:00 |
MR. MCKEON, -
9% FROM MISSILE DEFENSE.
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| 09:32:03 |
THE CHAIR, -
THAT'S THE GENTLEMAN STEPPING FORWARD AND SAYING
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| 09:32:05 |
Turner, Michael R. - U.S. Representative, [R] Ohio
WHAT'S IN HIS AMENDMENT. THE PRESIDENT WON'T TELL US HOW MUCH HE WANTS TO CUT FROM MISSILE DEFENSE AS HE GOES THROUGH THIS ELECTION CYCLE WITH THE...
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| 09:32:36 |
THE CHAIR, -
HAVE IT. THE AMENDMENT IS NOT AGREED TO. THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS . MR. KEATING: I REQUEST A RECORDED VOTE. THE CHAIR: FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON...
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| 09:32:56 |
Price, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER 19 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-485. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA SEEK RECOGNITION? >> MR. CHAIRMAN,...
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| 09:33:12 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
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| 09:33:14 |
THE CHAIR, -
REPORT -- THE CHAIR:
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| 09:33:17 |
THE CLERK, -
THE CLERK: AMENDMENT NUMBER 19 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-485. THE CHAIR: THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM
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| 09:33:25 |
THE CLERK, -
GEORGIA. MR. BROUN: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. MY AMENDMENT IS VERY STRAIGHTFORWARD. IT WOULD SIMPLY ALLOW INDIVIDUALS OF
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| 09:33:31 |
THE CHAIR, -
ANY AGE TO ENLIST IN THE MILITARY
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| 09:33:33 |
Broun, Paul C. Jr., M.D. - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
SO LONG AS THEY WERE ABLE TO MEET ALL OF THE REQUIREMENTS TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE FIT FOR DUTY. UNDER CURRENT LAW ONLY INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE 42 YEARS...
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| 09:36:36 |
THE CHAIR, -
OPPOSITION. AND USE SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEWOMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >> THANK YOU. MR. CHAIRMAN, I RISE IN
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| 09:36:42 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
OPPOSITION TO THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MY COLLEAGUE FROM GEORGIA, MR. BROUN. I
|
| 09:36:46 |
THE CHAIR, -
UNDERSTAND HIS BELIEF, THAT
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| 09:36:47 |
Davis, Susan - U.S. Representative, [D] California
ANYONE WHO QUALIFIES, REGARDLESS OF AGE, SHOULD BE ABLE TO SERVE. HOWEVER SERVING IN THE UNITED STATES MILITARY IS A DIFFICULT AND A CHALLENGING PER...
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| 09:37:14 |
Davis, Susan - U.S. Representative, [D] California
AGE WITH THE ARMY AT A MAXIMUM AGE OF 35. MR. CHAIRMAN, WE ARE CURRENTLY DRAWING DOWN THE FORCE AND RECRUITING CONDITIONS DO NOT REQUIRE THIS PROPOSAL....
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| 09:38:22 |
THE CHAIR, -
MINUTES. MR. BROUN: MR. CHAIRMAN, I'M 66 YEARS
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| 09:38:25 |
MR. BROUN, -
OF AGE. I'M IN THE UNITED
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| 09:38:28 |
THE CHAIR, -
STATES NAVY RESERVE TODAY. AN ACTIVE RESERVIST AS A MEDICAL
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| 09:38:31 |
Broun, Paul C. Jr., M.D. - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
DOCTOR. GENERAL MEDICAL OFFICER. THERE ARE MANY RESERVISTS NOT ONLY IN THE NAVY BUT IN OTHER BRANCHES OF THE SERVICE THAT ARE BEYOND 42 YEARS OF AGE....
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| 09:40:39 |
THE CHAIR, -
I YIELD ONE MINUTE TO MR. WILSON OF SOUTH CAROLINA. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM SOUTH CAROLINA IS RECOGNIZED FOR
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| 09:40:45 |
MRS. DAVIS, -
ONE MINUTE. MR. WILSON: MR. SPEAKER, I RISE IN OPPOSITION TO THE AMENDMENT OFFERED
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| 09:40:50 |
THE CHAIR, -
BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA. AS A 31-YEAR VETERAN OF THE ARMY
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| 09:40:54 |
Wilson, Addison "Joe" Graves - U.S. Representative, [R] South Carolina
RESERVES AND NATIONAL GUARD, I AM FULLY -- I FULLY APPRECIATE THE NEED OFAGE LIMITATION. WHAT WE ASK OUR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN TO DO IS NOTHING SHORT...
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| 09:41:43 |
THE CHAIR, -
DOCTOR IN THE ARMY RESERVE AND ALSO A MEMBER OF THE PERSONE --
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| 09:41:47 |
Davis, Susan - U.S. Representative, [D] California
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEVADA IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. HECK: I TOO RISE HAD OPPOSITION TO THE AMENDMENT. I AM ALSO...
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| 09:41:56 |
THE CHAIR, -
PHYSICIAN
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| 09:41:58 |
Heck, Joe - U.S. Representative, [R] Nevada
IN MILITARY. WE ARE FORTUNATE THAT WE NOW HAVE AN ALL-VOLUNTEER FORCE, INDEED WE ARE BLESSED THAT WE HAVE SUCH CAPABLE MEN AND WOMEN THAT ARE WILLING...
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| 09:42:50 |
THE CHAIR, -
TIME. THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA.
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| 09:42:53 |
MRS. DAVIS, -
THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN
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| 09:42:55 |
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE NOES HAVE. IT THE AMENDMENT IS NOT AGREED. MR. BROUN: MR. CHAIRMAN. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA. MR. BROUN: I...
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| 09:43:09 |
MR. BROUN, -
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| 09:43:11 |
Price, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
POSTPONED. IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER 20 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-485. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM INDIANA SEEK...
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| 09:43:36 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
OFFERED BY MR. CARSON OF
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| 09:43:38 |
THE CHAIR, -
INDIANA. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT
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| 09:43:40 |
THE CLERK, -
TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 661, THE GENTLEMAN FROM INDIANA, MR. CARSON, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED WILL EACH CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM INDIANA IS RECOGNIZED
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| 09:43:47 |
THE CHAIR, -
FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. CARSON: MR. CHAIRMAN, MY AMENDMENT WHICH C.B.O. HAS DETERMINED WILL HAVE NO IMPACT ON DIRECT SPENDING OR APPROPRIATIONS SEEKS...
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| 09:44:00 |
Carson, Andre D. - U.S. Representative, [D] Indiana
ADDRESS AN ISSUE THAT I BELIEVE IS PREVENTING MANY OF TODAY'S SERVICE MEMBERS FROM PURSUING MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION TREATMENT THAT THEY SO ...
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| 09:49:06 |
THE CHAIR, -
MCKEON: I YIELD THREE -- TIME IN OPPOSITION TO THIS AMENDMENT. I YIELD THREE MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM
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| 09:49:15 |
MR. MCKEON, -
SOUTH CAROLINA. MR. WILSON: I RISE IN OPPOSITION TO THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM INDIANA. I OPPOSE THE AMENDMENT BECAUSE IT INTRUDES ON...
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| 09:49:24 |
Wilson, Addison "Joe" Graves - U.S. Representative, [R] South Carolina
RESPONSIBILITY OF COMMANDERS TO ASSESS THE PROMOTION OF SERVICE MEMBERS UNDER THEIR COMMAND. AS A FORMER PRESIDENT MYSELF OF THE MENTAL HEALTH SOUTH...
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| 09:51:29 |
THE CHAIR, -
MR. HUNTER. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. HUNTER: THANK YOU,
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| 09:51:34 |
MR. MCKEON, -
MR. CHAIRMAN. AND I THANK THE GENTLEMAN. AS A UNITED STATES MARINE,
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| 09:51:41 |
Hunter, Duncan D. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
I FILLED OUT DOZENS OF RECOMMENDATIONS, SOME I RECOMMENDED FOR PROMOTIONS AND OTHERS I DID NOT. THIS AMENDMENT MUST BE OPPOSED BECAUSE IT WOULD DISRUPT...
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| 09:52:52 |
MR. MCKEON, -
MR. MCKEON: I
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| 09:52:56 |
THE CHAIR, -
YIELD BALANCE OF OUR TIME TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEVADA,
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| 09:53:06 |
MR. MCKEON, -
MR. HECK. MR. HECK: I OPPOSE THE GENTLEMAN FROM INDIANA'S AMENDMENT AND I APPLAUD HIS INTENT OF TRYING TO REMOVE THE STIGMA. AS A PHYSICIAN
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| 09:53:17 |
Heck, Joe - U.S. Representative, [R] Nevada
IN THE ARMY RESERVES, I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE ISSUES THAT HE IS TRYING TO ADDRESS HERE THIS EVENING. BUT I ALSO HAVE TO AGREE WITH MY COLLEAGUES THAT...
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| 09:54:36 |
THE CHAIR, -
OF HIS TIME. THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM INDIANA. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE...
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| 09:54:42 |
Carson, Andre D. - U.S. Representative, [D] Indiana
THE NOES HAVE IT IT AND THE AMENDMENT IS NOT AGREED TO. PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN...
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| 09:55:33 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
WITTMAN OF VIRGINIA. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 661, THE GENTLEMAN FROM VIRGINIA, MR. WITTMAN AND A MEMBER
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| 09:55:44 |
THE CHAIR, -
OPPOSED EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. MR. WITTMAN: WE KNOW THE PROBLEM S AT ARLINGTON CEMETERY AND THERE HAS BEEN PROGRESS IN FIXING THAT SYSTEM....
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| 09:56:01 |
Wittman, Robert "Rob" J. - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
CONCERN IS NOT WITH THE LEADERS THAT HAVE TURNED ARLINGTON TO TURN AROUND AND MAKE ENSURE THAT OUR FALLEN LEADERS ARE TREATED WITH THE RESPECT AND HONOR...
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| 09:57:10 |
THE CHAIR, -
I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MIGHT CONSUME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
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| 09:57:15 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
MR. MILLER: TO THE 10 OF JUNE, 2010, THE FORMER MEMBER OF THIS BODY, JOHN MCHUGH, APPOINTED A FORMER
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| 09:57:24 |
Miller, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
HIGH RANKING SENIOR OFFICIAL WITH A STRONG MGMANT BACKGROUND AS THE FIRST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ARMY NATIONAL CEMETERY'S PROGRAM. THERE IS EVERY...
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| 09:59:19 |
THE CHAIR, -
TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA, MR.
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| 09:59:23 |
MR. WITTMAN, -
WEST. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR 1 1/2 MINUTES. MR. WEST: I RISE TO SUPPORT THIS AMENDMENT, HAVING SPENT TIME IN THE MILITARY WE
|
| 09:59:31 |
THE CHAIR, -
WERE TAUGHT BASIC PRINCIPLES AND A COUPLE OF THOSE ARE UNITY OF COMMAND
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| 09:59:36 |
West, Allen B. - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
AND UNITY OF EFFORT. I WILL NOT TAKE ANYTHING AWAY FROM THE CIVILIAN POSITION, BUT THIS IS THE ARMY NATIONAL CEMETERY AND IT BEING THE ARMY NATIONAL...
|
| 10:01:05 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA VOICED. >> RESERVE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE...
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| 10:01:13 |
THE CHAIR, -
AND A HALF TO MY DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, MR. HUNTER.
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| 10:01:16 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR A MINUTE AND A
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| 10:01:19 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
HALF. MR. HUNTER: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FROM VIRGINIA AND THE GENTLEMAN
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| 10:01:23 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM FLORIDA. I'D LIKE TO START BY TALKING ABOUT WHAT THIS MEANS TO ME. THIS IS
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| 10:01:27 |
Hunter, Duncan D. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
ABOUT ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY. ALL OF THESE LEADERSHIP THEMES ARE WELL DEFINED THROUGHOUT THE UNIFORMED CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE....
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| 10:03:14 |
THE CHAIR, -
ANY MORE SPEAKERS? MR. WITTMAN: I DO. I'M
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| 10:03:19 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
GOING TO HAVE MYSELF EXPLAIN. I WILL CLOSE. >> HE HAS THE RIGHT TO CLOSE? THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM VIRGINIA IS
|
| 10:03:25 |
MR. WITTMAN, -
RECOGNIZED. >> THEN I YIELD BACK THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. MR. WITTMAN:
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| 10:03:31 |
THE CHAIR, -
THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA YIELDS BACK. MR.
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| 10:03:34 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
WITTMAN: THANK YOU. AS YOU'VE HEARD THIS ISSUE IS REALLY ABOUT THIS. IT'S ABOUT
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| 10:03:38 |
MR. WITTMAN, -
MAKING SURE THAT THERE'S ACCOUNTABILITY AND
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| 10:03:41 |
Wittman, Robert "Rob" J. - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
THAT THERE'S RESPONSIBILITY AT THIS NATION'S MOST DISTINGUISHED RESTING PLACE, WHERE OUR HEROES THAT HAVE DEFENDED THIS NATION GO FOR THEIR FINAL...
|
| 10:05:00 |
THE CHAIR, -
NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE AYES HAVE IT. THE AMENDMENT IS AGREED TO. IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER 26 PRINTED IN HOUSE...
|
| 10:05:31 |
THE CHAIR, -
OF MARYLAND. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION
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| 10:05:34 |
THE CLERK, -
661, THE GENTLEMAN FROM MARYLAND, MR. CUMMINGS, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES
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| 10:05:40 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM MARYLAND. MR. CUMMINGS: THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MR. CHAIRMAN. I'M HONORED TODAY TO BE JOINED BY THE RANKING MEMBERS OF COMMITTEE ON...
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| 10:05:48 |
Cummings, Elijah - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
SERVICES IN OFFERING AN AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE URGENTLY NEEDED HELP TO SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. WHEN CONGRESS PASSED SERVICE MEMBERS...
|
| 10:08:18 |
THE CHAIR, -
TIME AS I MIGHT CONSUME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. >> AND I DO RISE
|
| 10:08:25 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
IN OPPOSITION BUT NOT IN STRONG OPPOSITION BECAUSE I AGREE WITH WHAT THE GENTLEMAN FROM MARYLAND IS
|
| 10:08:33 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
ATTEMPTING TO DO. MR. MILLER: BUT I NEED TO OPPOSE IT FOR SEVERAL REASONS. FIRST, THE SERVICE MEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT
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| 10:08:42 |
Miller, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
IS DESIGNED TO STRIKE A BALANCE BETWEEN THE NEEDS OF A SERVICE MEMBER AND THEIR CIVILIAN OBLIGATIONS AND I DON'T BELIEVE THAT ANYBODY IN THIS BODY WOULD...
|
| 10:10:53 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMEN
|
| 10:10:55 |
MR. CUMMINGS, -
ON BOTH SIDES HAVE 2 1/2 MINUTES. MR. CUMMINGS: I YIELD A MINUTE AND A HALF TO THE
|
| 10:11:02 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIRMAN. >> THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. I SUPPORT THIS AMENDMENT. MR. SMITH: I THINK MR. MILLER
|
| 10:11:06 |
MR. CUMMINGS, -
RAISES SOME JUSTIFIABLE CONCERNS ABOUT HOW MUCH WE'RE GOING TO NEED TO LOOK INTO THIS FURTHER AS WE
|
| 10:11:10 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
GO FORWARD. I BELIEVE WE'D
|
| 10:11:12 |
Smith, Adam - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
BE COMMITTED TO DOING THAT IN CONFERENCE AND HAVE THAT CONVERSATION BUT THE BIGGEST REASON TO PASS THIS IS BECAUSE OF THE FIRST THING IT DOES AND THAT...
|
| 10:12:19 |
MR. CUMMINGS, -
MUCH. THIS IS BOTTLED UP IN THE SENATE, EVEN THOUGH IT HAS PASSED THE
|
| 10:12:22 |
THE CHAIR, -
HOUSE IN REGARDS TO THE EXTENDING OF THE SUN SET PROVISIONS
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| 10:12:26 |
Miller, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
OF THE SCRA. I WOULD SAY THAT, TO CONFIRM OUR CONCERNS, MY STAFF ACTUALLY TALKED WITH AN EXPERT ON SCRA WHO WAS THE AUTHOR OF THE 2003 MAJOR REVISIONS...
|
| 10:13:52 |
THE CHAIR, -
REFERENCE TO THE ARGUMENT ABOUT THE DEPLOYMENT AND NOTICE, THE DEPARTMENT
|
| 10:13:57 |
Cummings, Elijah - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
OF DEFENSE HAS A LONGSTANDING DATABASE IN PLACE THAT LENDERS CURRENTLY UTILIZE TO ACCESS THIS INFORMATION AND I THINK THAT THAT WOULD BE SUFFICIENT WITH...
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| 10:14:47 |
Miller, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
RATING. MR. CUMMINGS: WELL, RECLAIMING MY TIME, WHEN I -- WHEN WE CHECKED WITH V.A. -- WITHIN THE LAST TWO HOURS, THEY SAID THAT THE AVERAGE
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| 10:14:56 |
Cummings, Elijah - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
IS ABOUT 188 DAYS. BUT BE THAT AS IT MAY, I WOULD HOPE THAT -- I GO BACK TO WHAT THE RANKING MEMBER SAID, WE REALLY OUGHT TO GET THIS INTO CONFERENCE...
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| 10:15:42 |
Miller, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
PROVISIONS, WE WOULD NOT HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THAT BUT I KNOW AS ANY OTHER MEMBER IN HERE THAT THE LAST THING WE WOULD WANT TO DO IS CAUSE A PROBLEM...
|
| 10:16:29 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE NOES HAVE IT. THE AMENDMENT IS NOT AGREED TO. MR. CUMMINGS: MR. SPEAKER, I ASK FOR A RECORDED VOTE. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 6, RULE 18,...
|
| 10:16:40 |
MR. CUMMINGS, -
GENTLEMAN FROM MARYLAND WILL BE POSTPONED.
|
| 10:16:44 |
Price, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER 29 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 11--485. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM FROM NORTHERN MARIANA...
|
| 10:17:07 |
MR. SABLAN, -
NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT
|
| 10:17:10 |
THE CLERK, -
TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 661, MR. SABLAN AND A MEMBER OPPOSED EACH WILL
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| 10:17:17 |
THE CHAIR, -
CONTROL 10 MINUTES. THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. SABLAN: LET ME SAY AT THE OUTSET MY AMENDMENT REQUIRES NO FEDERAL SPENDING NOR IS IT A PRECURSOR...
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| 10:17:32 |
Sablan, Gregorio "Kilili" - Congressional Delegate, [D] Northern Mariana Islands
FUTURE FEDERAL SPENDING. ALL I'M PROPOSING IS THAT PRIVATE BUSINESSES THAT MAY WANT TO INVEST IN THE NORTHERN MARUANA ISLANDS AND OFFER SHIPMENT REPAIRS...
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| 10:19:35 |
THE CHAIR, -
REGIONAL ECONOMY. REPUBLICAN
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| 10:19:37 |
MR. SABLAN, -
GOVERNOR OF THE NORTHERN MARCH YAWN ASSUPPORTS CHANGING THE -- MARCH YAWN ASSUPPORTS THE CHANGING THE LAW. I URGE MY COLLEAGUES TO SUPPORT THIS NO COST...
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| 10:20:03 |
THE CHAIR, -
DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RISE? MR. MCKEON: I RISE TO CLAIM TIME IN OPPOSITION TO THE AMENDMENT. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR....
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| 10:20:15 |
MR. MCKEON, -
I RECOGNIZE THE GENTLELADY FROM HAWAII,
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| 10:20:19 |
THE CHAIR, -
MS. HANABUSA. MS. HANABUSA: I RISE IN
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| 10:20:23 |
MR. MCKEON, -
OPPOSITION TO THE SABLAN AMENDMENT. THE REASON IS THAT IT REALLY ISN'T
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| 10:20:29 |
Hanabusa, Colleen Wakako - U.S. Representative, [D] Hawaii
NECESSARY AT THIS TIME AND WHERE WE HAVE BUDGET ISSUES AND SEQUESTRATION ISSUES, WE DON'T NEED TO TACKLE THIS ONE AS WELL. WHAT THE AMENDMENT SEEKS IS...
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| 10:22:44 |
THE CHAIR, -
HAWAII THAT THERE IS A -- NO NEED FOR LARGE VESSEL REPAIRS THOSE
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| 10:22:49 |
Sablan, Gregorio "Kilili" - Congressional Delegate, [D] Northern Mariana Islands
BEING PERFORMED IN HONOLULU, HAWAII OR ON GUAM. THE LETTER TO MS. BORDALLO ACTUALLY SAYS THIS. THE WATER DEPTH AND OTHER CONSTRAINTS WOULD NOT PERMIT...
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| 10:24:03 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA HAS THREE MINUTES. THE GENTLEMAN
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| 10:24:08 |
MR. MCKEON, -
FROM THE NORTHERN MARCH ANNA
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| 10:24:10 |
McKeon, Howard "Buck" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
ISLANDS HAS 1 3/4 MINUTES. MR. MCKEON: WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE? THE CHAIR: THAT IS CORRECT. MR. MCKEON: WE HAVE ONE MORE SPEAKER. SO I RESERVE....
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| 10:24:26 |
MR. MCKEON, -
NORN MARIANA. MR. SABLAN:
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| 10:24:30 |
THE CHAIR, -
I URGE MY COLLEAGUES TO JOIN ME IN SUPPORT OF THE AMENDMENT. I YIELD BACK.
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| 10:24:38 |
MR. SABLAN, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. MCKEON: I YIELD THE BALANCE OF OUR TIME TO THE...
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| 10:24:46 |
THE CHAIR, -
MR. FORBES. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM VIRGINIA IS RECOGNIZED.
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| 10:24:49 |
MR. MCKEON, -
MR. FORBES: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING AND I WANT TO JOIN
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| 10:24:54 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE DISTINGUISHED LADY FROM HAWAII IN OPPOSING
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| 10:24:57 |
Forbes, J. "Randy" Randy - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
THIS AMENDMENT AND ALSO IN HER COMPLIMENTING THE GENTLEMAN WHO BROUGHT IT. I KNOW HIS MOTIVES ARE VERY GOOD IN TRYING TO CREATE JOBS IN HIS AREA....
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| 10:27:13 |
THE CHAIR, -
MARCH ANNA ISLANDS. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. . IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR THE NOES HAVE IT AND THE AMENDMENT IS NOT AGREED TO....
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| 10:27:30 |
MR. SABLAN, -
PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN
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| 10:27:33 |
Rohrabacher, Dana - U.S. Representative, [R] California
WILL BE POSTPONED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA SEEK RECOGNITION? MR. MCKEON: PURSUANT TO H.RES. 6. I OFFER AMENDMENTS EN BLOC....
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| 10:27:50 |
MR. MCKEON, -
3 CONSISTING OF AMENDMENTS NUMBED 35, 37, 44, 60, 63,
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| 10:27:57 |
Price, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
69, 71, 80, 84, 86, 87, 91, 94, 109, 110, 117, 130, 137, 140, PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-485 OFFERED BY MR. MCKEON OF CALIFORNIA. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT...
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| 10:28:21 |
THE CHAIR, -
SMITH, EACH WILL CONTROL 10 MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. MCKEON: I URGE THE COMMITTEE TO ADOPT THE AMENDMENTS EN...
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| 10:28:47 |
THE CHAIR, -
BE SURPRISED, PERHAPS SHOCKED TO KNOW THAT THERE ARE FOREIGN BUSINESSES
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| 10:28:52 |
Rivera, David - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
THAT ALSO DO BUSINESS WITH TERRORIST NATIONS THAT ARE CURRENTLY ENGAGED IN CONTRACT AND PROCUREMENT ACTIVITY WITH THE PENTAGON, WITH THE DEPARTMENT...
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| 10:30:01 |
THE CHAIR, -
CARSON. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. .
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| 10:30:05 |
MR. SMITH, -
MR. CARSON: THE FIRST SEEKS TO
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| 10:30:09 |
THE CHAIR, -
ADDRESS WHAT MANY CONSIDER TO BE A SERIOUS MISTAKE MADE BY OUR MILITARY AND THIS CONGRESS OVER THE LAST DECADE
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| 10:30:15 |
Carson, Andre D. - U.S. Representative, [D] Indiana
OF WAR. THAT IS ALLOWING SOME OF OUR TROOPS, INCLUDING SEVERAL OF MY CONSTITUENTS, TO DEPLOY WITHOUT CERTAIN EQUIPMENT THAT THEY NEED TO BE SAFE IN...
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| 10:32:19 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN FROM PENNSYLVANIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. MEEHAN: THANK YOU FOR
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| 10:32:22 |
MR. MCKEON, -
YIELDING, MR. CHAIRMAN. MR. CHAIRMAN, I RISE TODAY TO SUPPORT -- URGE
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| 10:32:26 |
THE CHAIR, -
SUPPORT FOR MY AMENDMENT WHICH REQUIRES
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| 10:32:28 |
Meehan, Patrick L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Pennsylvania
THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE CONGRESS EXPLAINING WHETHER THIS MEETS THE REQUIREMENT FOR DESIGNATION OF A TERRORIST ORGANIZATION....
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| 10:33:35 |
THE CHAIR, -
MR. CHAIRMAN. I YIELD ONE MINUTE TO THE GENTLELADY FROM TEXAS, MS. JACKSON
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| 10:33:38 |
MR. MEEHAN, -
LEE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY FROM TEXAS IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MS. JACKSON LEE: I THANK BOTH
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| 10:33:42 |
MR. SMITH, -
THE RANKING MEMBER AND THE CHAIR AND THE CAN ONLY SAY THAT I HAVE SO MUCH TO SAY ABOUT
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| 10:33:46 |
THE CHAIR, -
THIS VERY PASSIONATE
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| 10:33:48 |
Jackson Lee, Sheila - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
ISSUE. I WILL QUICKLY SAY THAT I HAVE TWO AMENDMENTS BUT I WILL QUICKLY SAY THAT ONE DEALS WITH OUTREACH ON BEHALF OF SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESSES...
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| 10:35:12 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON. MR. SMITH: I RESERVE AS WELL. I
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| 10:35:16 |
MR. MCKEON, -
YIELD BACK THE BALANCE OF OUR
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| 10:35:18 |
THE CHAIR, -
TIME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN
|
| 10:35:21 |
MR. SMITH, -
FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED. MR. MCKEON: MR. CHAIRMAN, I YIELD BACK THE BALANCE OF MY TIME AND ENCOURAGE ALL OF OUR MEMBERS TO SUPPORT THE EN
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| 10:35:26 |
THE CHAIR, -
BLOC AMENDMENT. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF
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| 10:35:29 |
MR. MCKEON, -
HIS TIME. THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENTS EN BLOC OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN
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| 10:35:35 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE AYES HAVE IT. THE EN BLOC AMENDMENTS ARE AGREED TO. IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER 30 PRINTED IN ...
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| 10:36:20 |
MR. JOHNSON, -
112-485 OFFERED BY MR. JOHNSON OF
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| 10:36:23 |
THE CHAIR, -
GEORGIA. THE
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| 10:36:25 |
THE CLERK, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA, MR. JOHNSON, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA.
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| 10:36:33 |
THE CHAIR, -
MR. JOHNSON: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. MY AMENDMENT WOULD STRIKE LANGUAGE IN THE BILL DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO CONSIDER
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| 10:36:41 |
Johnson, Henry "Hank" C. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [D] Georgia
REDEPLOYING TACTICAL NUCLEAR WEAPONS TO THE WESTERN PACIFIC REGION. AND IT WOULD REPLACE THAT LANGUAGE WITH A FINDING THAT SUCH A DEPLOYMENT WOULD NOT...
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| 10:39:25 |
THE CHAIR, -
TO THE AMENDMENT. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. MCKEON: MR. CHAIRMAN, I YIELD TWO MINUTES TO MY FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE,
|
| 10:39:30 |
MR. MCKEON, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM ON THE COMMITTEE -- THE GENTLEMAN ON THE COMMITTEE, FROM ARIZONA, MR.
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| 10:39:33 |
THE CHAIR, -
FRANKS. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA IS RECOGNIZED FOR
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| 10:39:35 |
MR. MCKEON, -
TWO MINUTES. MR. FRANKS: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN. MR.
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| 10:39:41 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIRMAN, THE THING I THINK I WOULD SAY
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| 10:39:43 |
Franks, Trent - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
FIRST AND FOREMOST IS THAT THE TRUE DESTABILIZING FORCE IN THE WESTERN PASIFPK TODAY IS THE -- PACIFIC TODAY IS THE NUCLEAR WEAPONS IN THE HANDS OF NORTH...
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| 10:41:22 |
THE CHAIR, -
RANKING MEMBER OF THE HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE ONE MINUTE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON VOICED FOR
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| 10:41:28 |
MR. JOHNSON, -
ONE MINUTE. MR. SMITH: THANK YOU. THIS AMENDMENT MAKES AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF SENSE NO QUESTION NORTH KOREA IS A THREAT -- SENSE.
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| 10:41:34 |
THE CHAIR, -
NO QUESTION NORTH KOREA IS A THREAT.
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| 10:41:36 |
Smith, Adam - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
BUT THERE ARE CERTAIN POINTS. WE HAVE A NUMBER OF TROOPS IN SOUTH KOREA, WE HAVE A NUMBER OF OPTIONS, INCLUDING NUCLEAR, SUBMARINES, BOMBERS IN THE...
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| 10:42:44 |
THE CHAIR, -
TO PUT
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| 10:42:47 |
Smith, Adam - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
TACTICAL WEAPONS INTO SOUTH KOREA. IT MAKES, PERHAPS RATIONAL IS TOO STRONG A WORD, MORE USER-FRIENDLY, MR. FRANKS AMENDMENT IN THE COMMITTEE, BY...
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| 10:43:20 |
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED. MR. MCKEON: DOES THE GENTLEMAN HAVE ANY MORE SPEAKERS? THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA? MR. JOHNSON: I HAVE NO SPEAKERS AND...
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| 10:43:29 |
MR. MCKEON, -
CLOSE. MR. MCKEON: THEN WE -- THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA HAS THE RIGHT TO
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| 10:43:34 |
MR. JOHNSON, -
CLOSE. MR. MCKEON: WE'LL RESERVE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA IS RECOGNIZED. MR. JOHNSON: THANK
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| 10:43:39 |
THE CHAIR, -
YOU, MR. SPEAKER. MY
|
| 10:43:43 |
THE CHAIR, -
FRIEND, CONGRESSMAN FRANKS FROM
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| 10:43:46 |
Johnson, Henry "Hank" C. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [D] Georgia
ARIZONA, CITED THE FACT THAT HE BELIEVES THAT THIS LANGUAGE THAT I SEEK TO REMOVE FROM THE NDAA ACTUALLY STRENGTHENS THE ADMINISTRATION'S HAND BUT...
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| 10:44:42 |
THE CHAIR, -
AND COLLEAGUE, THE GENTLEMAN FROM OHIO, MR. TURNER. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM OHIO IS RECOGNIZED
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| 10:44:47 |
McKeon, Howard "Buck" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
FOR THE BALANCE OF THE TIME. MR. TURNER: THANK YOU, CHAIRMAN MCKEON, AND, MR. CHAIRMAN. I RIDSE IN
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| 10:44:53 |
THE CHAIR, -
OPPOSITION TO THE -- I RISE IN OPPOSITION TO THE JOHNSON
|
| 10:44:56 |
Turner, Michael R. - U.S. Representative, [R] Ohio
AMENDMENT. THE JOHNSON AMENDMENT STRIKES FROM THIS BILL THE CALL FOR A STUDY, WHICH A STUDY IS JUST THE OBTAINING OF KNOWLEDGE, IT STRIKES IN THIS...
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| 10:47:55 |
Wittman, Robert "Rob" J. - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE NOES HAVE IT, THE AMENDMENT IS NOT AGREED TO. MR. JOHNSON: I ASK FOR A RECORDED VOTE. THE...
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| 10:48:07 |
MR. JOHNSON, -
FROM GEORGIA WILL BE
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| 10:48:10 |
Price, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
POSTPONED. IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER 31 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-485. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA RISE?...
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| 10:48:39 |
THE CHAIR, -
BY MR. JOHNSON OF GEORGIA.
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| 10:48:42 |
THE CLERK, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA, MR. JOHNSON, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES, THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN
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| 10:48:49 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM GEORGIA. MR. JOHNSON: THIS AMENDMENT WOULD DIRECT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS AND THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO REPORT TO CONGRESS
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| 10:48:57 |
Johnson, Henry "Hank" C. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [D] Georgia
REGARDING THE IMPACT ON NATIONAL SECURITY OF REDUCING OUR NUCLEAR WEAPONS STOCKPILES AS REQUIRED BY THE NEW START TREATY. FOR STRONG SUPPORTERS OF NEW...
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| 10:50:48 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. MCKEON: I YIELD TWO MINUTES TO MY FRIEND AND
|
| 10:50:52 |
MR. MCKEON, -
COLLEAGUE FROM OHIO, MR. TURNER. CHARKED FOR
|
| 10:50:57 |
MR. MCKEON, -
TWO MINUTES. MR. TURNER: WE ARE IN OPPOSITION TO REDUNDANT REPORTING ON ITEMS THAT ARE ALREADY AVAILABLE. SECTION
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| 10:51:08 |
Turner, Michael R. - U.S. Representative, [R] Ohio
1045 OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, CONDITION NINE OF THE SENATE'S RELUTION, RATIFICATION OF THE NEW START TREATY ALREADY REQUIRE THE...
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| 10:53:17 |
THE CHAIR, -
COLLEAGUE, ON THE OTHER SIDE, THAT
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| 10:53:20 |
Johnson, Henry "Hank" C. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [D] Georgia
WAS INCLUDED IN LAST YEAR'S REPORT, HAS NOT BEEN SUBMITTED. I'M JUST ASKING FOR A SIMPLE REPORT. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. MR. JOHNSON:...
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| 10:53:38 |
MR. JOHNSON, -
MR. SMITH: ASKING FOR A YES OR NO INSTEAD OF A
|
| 10:53:42 |
THE CHAIR, -
LONG REPORT, IS THIS IN THE NATIONAL SECURITY INTEREST.
|
| 10:53:46 |
Smith, Adam - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
I WANT TO TALK ONE LAST TIME ABOUT THE ALLEGED SECRET DEAL AND I MUST COMPLIMENT MR. TURNER. HE WENT TO AN ABSOLUTE PROPOGANDA SCHOOL, IF YOU KEEP...
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| 10:55:50 |
THE CHAIR, -
HAS 45 SECONDS. MR. MCKEON: AND WE HAVE? THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA HAS
|
| 10:55:56 |
THE CHAIR, -
THREE MINUTES. MR. MCKEON: I YIELD MYSELF ONE
|
| 10:56:02 |
THE CHAIR, -
MINUTE. WE HAVE HAD
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| 10:56:05 |
McKeon, Howard "Buck" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
THE BACK AND FORTH ABOUT THE PRESIDENT'S COMMENTS, BUT ENOUGH OF US HEARD IT AND I THINK WE HEARD IT OVER AND OVER AND OVER FROM THE MEDIA WITH THE...
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| 10:57:41 |
Johnson, Henry "Hank" C. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [D] Georgia
THAT TREATIES HAVE TO BE CONFIRMED OR RATIFIED BY THE SENATE, 2/3 MAJORITY. MR. CHAIRMAN, LET'S ASK OUR MILITARY LEADERS WHETHER THE NEW START MILITARY...
|
| 10:58:24 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM OHIO. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM OHIO
|
| 10:58:29 |
MR. MCKEON, -
IS RECOGNIZED. MR. TURNER: WE SHARE OUR CONCERN WITH THE OTHER SIDE OF THE AISLE WITH HOW NEW START WILL BE IMELEMENT PLEMENTED. THIS IS NOT OPEN TO...
|
| 10:58:40 |
MR. TURNER, -
NOT AN ISSUE OF MY OPINION THAT THERE IS A SECRET DEAL. YOU CAN GO TO YOUTUBE AND TYPE IN PRESIDENT OBAMA-MEDVED DEFICIENT AND SEE THEM AND HEAR THE...
|
| 11:00:29 |
THE CHAIR, -
HAVE IT. THE AMENDMENT IS NOT AGREED TO. MR. JOHNSON: I ASK FOR A RECORDED VOTE. SCOMMARMENTE PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 6, RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON...
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| 11:00:39 |
Price, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA WILL BE POSTPONED. . IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER 32 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-485....
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| 11:01:04 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
32 PRINTED IN HOUSE
|
| 11:01:06 |
THE CHAIR, -
REPORT 112-485 OFFERED BY MR. PRICE OF
|
| 11:01:08 |
THE CLERK, -
GEORGIA. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA, MR. PRICE, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN...
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| 11:01:16 |
THE CHAIR, -
MR. CHAIRMAN. MR. CHAIRMAN, AS WE HAVE BEEN HEARING ALL NIGHT, EARLIER THIS YEAR IN A CONVERSATION BETWEEN PRESIDENT OBAMA AND THE RUSSIAN PRESIDENT,
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| 11:01:23 |
Price, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
THE MICROPHONE WAS LEFT OPEN INADVERTENTLY. AND THE PRESIDENT PLEADED FOR, QUOTE, SPACE, UNQUOTE, AND PROMISED, QUOTE, FLEXIBILITY, UNQUOTE ON THE ISSUE...
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| 11:03:58 |
THE CHAIR, -
RECOGNIZED. MR. SMITH: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. WE HAVE OVER 5,100
|
| 11:04:02 |
MR. SMITH, -
NUCLEAR WAR HEADS.
|
| 11:04:04 |
THE CHAIR, -
NOW, I'VE SEEN IT CITED AT ONE POINT THAT THAT GIVES US
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| 11:04:06 |
Smith, Adam - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
THE POWER TO DESTROY THE EARTH 23 TIMES. I WILL CONFESS THAT I HAVE NOT DONE AN EXTENSIVE FACT CHECK ON THAT ESTIMATE. SO LET'S JUST SAY IT'S ONLY...
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| 11:05:52 |
THE CHAIR, -
REMAINS? THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA HAS 2 1/2 MINUTES. PRICE PRY I FIND IT CURIOUS THAT IT -- MR. PRICE: I FIND IT CURIOUS THAT IT WOULD
|
| 11:05:58 |
MR. PRICE, -
BE UNWISE TO REQUIRE THAT THE SENATE
|
| 11:06:00 |
THE CHAIR, -
CONCUR IN A REDUCTION OF NUSTE NUCLEAR WEAPONS
|
| 11:06:04 |
Price, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
ARSENAL -- NUCLEAR WEAPONS ARSENAL. I'M PLEASED TO YIELD ONE MINUTE TO MY FRIEND AND THE GENTLEMAN FROM OHIO, MR. TURNER. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM...
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| 11:06:17 |
THE CHAIR, -
THIS AMENDMENT. THIS AMENDMENT MERELY SAYS THAT THE PRESIDENT SHALL NOT
|
| 11:06:20 |
Turner, Michael R. - U.S. Representative, [R] Ohio
UNILATERALLY DO THESE REDUCTIONS WITHOUT IT BEING PURSUANT TO A TREATY OR STATUTE PASSED BY CONGRESS, JUST THAT CONGRESS HAS TO BE INVOLVED. THIS PROVISION...
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| 11:07:23 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA. MR. PRICE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON HAVE ANY MORE SPEAKERS? MR. SMITH: JUST ME. MR. PRICE:
|
| 11:07:29 |
THE CHAIR, -
HOW MUCH TIME, MR. CHAIRMAN? THE
|
| 11:07:31 |
MR. PRICE, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA HAS 11 FOURTS MINUTES -- 1 1 FOURTS MINUTES -- 1
|
| 11:07:38 |
THE CHAIR, -
1/4 MINUTES. MR. PRICE: I YIELD TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM VIRGINIA. >> WE WILL SEE IF WE DON'T CHANGE IT, UP TO $1 TRILLION OF CUTS TO NATIONAL DEFENSE
|
| 11:07:49 |
MR. PRICE, -
COMING DOWN THE PIKE. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? WE HAVE SEEN THE AIR FORCE SAY THAT
|
| 11:07:53 |
Forbes, J. "Randy" Randy - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
THEY'RE ON THE RAGGED EDGE. WE'VE SEEN THIS ADMINISTRATION PROPOSE TO TAKE SEVEN CRUISERS AND DISMANTLE THOSE CRUISERS, WHAT THAT WOULD MEAN IS DOING...
|
| 11:08:42 |
THE CHAIR, -
SOME LEGITIMATE QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR NATIONAL SECURITY AND CERTAINLY IF WE SAW THAT LEVEL OF
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| 11:08:46 |
Smith, Adam - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
CUT, OF $1 TRILLION, A NUMBER OF THE ISSUES THAT THE GENTLEMAN FROM VIRGINIA RAISED ARE WORTHY OF CONCERN. THIS AMENDMENT TALKS ABOUT A VERY NARROW...
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| 11:09:47 |
THE CHAIR, -
THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE AYES HAVE IT. THE AMENDMENT IS AGREED TO. MR. PRICE: MR. CHAIRMAN, ON THAT...
|
| 11:10:03 |
MR. PRICE, -
THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA WILL BE
|
| 11:10:06 |
Price, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
POSTPONED. AMENDMENT NUMBER 34. IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER 38 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-485. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN...
|
| 11:10:48 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
112-485 OFFERED BY MR. RIGELL OF VIRGINIA. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION
|
| 11:10:53 |
THE CLERK, -
661, THE GENTLEMAN FROM VIRGINIA, MR. RIGELL, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR
|
| 11:10:59 |
THE CHAIR, -
RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM VIRGINIA. MR. RIGELL: I YIELD MYSELF TWO MINUTES. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. RIGELL: MR....
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| 11:11:10 |
THE CHAIR, -
OUR POWER TO
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| 11:11:12 |
Rigell, Scott - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
PREVENT SEQUESTRATION. SEQUESTRATION IS NOT A RATIONAL COURSE CORRECTION BUT INSTEAD IT IS A VIOLENT, SUDDEN AND SEVERE BUDGET CUT. THE ADVERSE...
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| 11:13:14 |
THE CHAIR, -
FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. SMITH: I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THERE ARE TWO BIG PROBLEMS WITH THIS.
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| 11:13:18 |
MR. SMITH, -
FIRST OF ALL, IT'S A ONE-YEAR SOLUTION.
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| 11:13:20 |
THE CHAIR, -
IT WOULD ELIMINATE SEQUESTRATION
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| 11:13:22 |
Smith, Adam - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
FOR FISCAL YEAR 13 ALONE. AND AS WE HAVE SEEN THIS YEAR ALREADY, THE CONSTANT EVERY YEAR WONDERING WHETHER OR NOT SOMETHING THIS LARGE IS GOING TO...
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| 11:16:40 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM WISCONSIN IS RECOGNIZED
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| 11:16:44 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
FOR THREE MINUTES. MR. RYAN:
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| 11:16:48 |
THE CHAIR, -
MR. SPEAKER, MR. CHAIRMAN, WE PASSED A BUDGET. WE SHOWED WHAT WE WOULD DO TO DEAL WITH ALL THESE
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| 11:16:55 |
Ryan, Paul - U.S. Representative, [R] Wisconsin
FISCAL PROBLEMS AND FISCAL PRIORITIES. WE SHOWED DEFENSE SPENDING DECREASES OFF THE DEFENSE REQUESTS FROM LAST YEAR. WE SHOWED A RESPONSIBLE WAY TO...
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| 11:20:06 |
THE CHAIR, -
MR. SMITH: I AGREE WITH WHAT THE GENTLEMAN HAS SAID. FOR INSTANCE, HE'S RIGHT THAT WE HAVE TO LOOK AT THAT OTHER 61% OF THE BUDGET. HE IS HOWEVER
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| 11:20:14 |
Smith, Adam - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
WRONG THAT IT HASN'T BEEN TOUCHED SINCE 2006. WE DEMOCRATS TOUCHED IT AND REDUCED MEDICARE, BY $500 BILLION AND YOU REPUBLICANS BEAT -- I CAN'T SAY...
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| 11:20:43 |
THE CHAIR, -
SEQUESTRATION, BUT NOT ALLOW FOR
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| 11:20:45 |
Smith, Adam - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
ANY REVENUE, WHICH IS WHAT THIS AMENDMENT DOES, JUST CUTS, PROTECTING DEFENSE, NOT PROTECTING ANYTHING ELSE, ALLOWING FOR NO REVENUE, DESPITE REVENUE...
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| 11:21:26 |
THE CHAIR, -
HERE, AND THERE IS ALSO A GREAT FAITH AND IGNORANCE
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| 11:21:31 |
Nadler, Jerrold - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
ON THE PART OF THE PUBLIC. WE HAVE IN THIS DEFENSE BUDGET, 8.3 BILLION ABOVE WHAT WAS AGREED TO IN THE BUDGET CONTROL ACT LAST YEAR. AND NOW HE SAYS...
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| 11:22:54 |
Price, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
POSTPONED. IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER 39 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-485. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA SEEK...
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| 11:23:15 |
MR. GINGREY, -
PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 1122-485 OFFERED BY
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| 11:23:19 |
THE CHAIR, -
MR. GINGREY
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| 11:23:21 |
THE CLERK, -
OF GEORGIA. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA, MR. GINGREY, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED WILL EACH CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN...
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| 11:23:30 |
THE CHAIR, -
GEORGIA. MR. GINGREY: I RISE TONIGHT TO URGE MY COLLEAGUES TO SUPPORT MY NONBINDING AMENDMENT, NUMBER 39, WHICH WOULD EXPRESS THE SENSE
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| 11:23:38 |
Gingrey, Phil MD - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
OF CONGRESS THAT ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY PERSONNEL WHO LIVE IN OR ARE STATIONED IN WASHINGTON, D.C. SHOULD BE EXEMPT FROM EXISTING DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA...
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| 11:26:40 |
THE CHAIR, -
OPPOSITION. I RISE IN STRONG OPPOSITION TO AMENDMENT NUMBER 39,
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| 11:26:45 |
Norton, Eleanor Holmes - Congressional Delegate, [D] District of Columbia
THE AMENDMENT REFLECTS A PATTERN BY REPUBLICANS IN THE 112TH CONGRESS OF SINGLING OUT THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR UNIQUE TREATMENT AND OUTRIGHT...
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| 11:31:08 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA HAS THREE MINUTES. .
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| 11:31:13 |
MR. GINGREY, -
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| 11:31:15 |
THE CHAIR, -
MR. GINGREY: I REMIND THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA THAT FIRST AND FOREMOST THIS IS A SENSE OF CONGRESS
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| 11:31:24 |
Gingrey, Phil MD - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
RESOLUTION, NONBINDING RESOLUTION. IT'S NOT TO BE, IN MY OPINION, MR. CHAIRMAN, TO BE CONFUSED WITH ANY OTHER BAN OR AMENDMENT THAT SHE REFERENCED. IT'S...
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| 11:34:34 |
THE CHAIR, -
HAS 45 SECONDS. MS. NORTON: MR. SPEAKER, IF THIS IS SUCH A BENIGN AMENDMENT MEANT FOR THE GOOD OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, I CAN'T IMAGINE WHY THE...
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| 11:34:46 |
Norton, Eleanor Holmes - Congressional Delegate, [D] District of Columbia
NATION AT LARGE. WHY HELP US WHEN WE HAVEN'T ASKED FOR YOUR HELP? WHY NOT HELP EVERYBODY? YOU DON'T -- YOU WANT TO -- WHY NOT HELP PEOPLE IN VIRGINIA?...
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| 11:35:17 |
THE CHAIR, -
NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE AYES HAVE IT. THE AMENDMENT IS AGREED TO. THE CHAIR UNDERSTANDS THAT AMENDMENT 41 WILL NOT BE OFFERED. IT IS...
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| 11:35:53 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
112-485 OFFER BY MS. LEE OF THE CA DIVIDE --
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| 11:35:56 |
THE CHAIR, -
OF CALIFORNIA. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT
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| 11:35:58 |
THE CLERK, -
TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 661, THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MS. LEE, AND A MEMBER OWES ODD -- OPPOSED EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES
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| 11:36:05 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MS. LEE: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. MY AMENDMENT TODAY IS VERY STRAIGHTFORWARD. IT WOULD LIMIT THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE...
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| 11:36:14 |
Lee, Barbara - U.S. Representative, [D] California
UNDER THE BUDGET CONTROL ACT OF 2011. THIS WOULD RESULT IN AN $8 BILLION REDUCTION IN SPENDING FROM THE LEVEL AUTHORIZED BY THE HOUSE ARMED SERVICES...
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| 11:38:00 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZESED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. MCKEON: I YIELD MYSELF 1 1/2 MINUTES.
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| 11:38:05 |
MR. MCKEON, -
THIS IS A VERY CLEAR
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| 11:38:07 |
THE CHAIR, -
OPPORTUNITY TO SEE THE DIFFERENCE OF THE
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| 11:38:10 |
McKeon, Howard "Buck" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
TWO SIDES OF THE AISLE, HOW THEY FEEL ABOUT SUPPORTING THE DEFENSE OF OUR NATION. YOU KNOW, WE HAVE TAKEN WITH THE DEFICIT REDUCTION ACT HALF OF ...
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| 11:39:41 |
THE CHAIR, -
TIME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR 30 SECONDS. MS. LEE: I WANT TO RESPOND AND JUST SAY, THAT'S FURTHER
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| 11:39:46 |
MS. LEE, -
FROM THE TRUTH WHAT HE JUST SAID. FIRST OF ALL, OUR ACTIVE DUTY TROOPS IN
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| 11:39:49 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE FIELD ARE COVERED BY THE
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| 11:39:51 |
Lee, Barbara - U.S. Representative, [D] California
OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATION FUND. SECONDLY, THE PENTAGON DID NOT ASK FOR THIS MONEY. I'D LIKE TO YIELD ONE MINUTE TO THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA,...
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| 11:40:08 |
THE CHAIR, -
MINUTE. MS. WOOLSEY: I WANT TO THANK THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA FOR BRINGING THIS AMENDMENT FORWARD. MR. CHAIRMAN, I RISE IN STRONG SUPPORT OF...
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| 11:40:19 |
Woolsey, Lynn - U.S. Representative, [D] California
AMENDMENT AND I'M PROUD TO BE A CO-SPONSOR AND TO SHOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE. BECAUSE WITH ALL THE FISCAL CHALLENGES THAT WE...
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| 11:41:29 |
Woolsey, Lynn - U.S. Representative, [D] California
TO THE PENTAGON. VOTE YES ON THE LEE-FRANK AMENDMENT. I YIELD BACK. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HER TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM...
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| 11:41:42 |
THE CHAIR, -
OVER THE DEFICIT REDUCTION ACT AND WE WENT $3.7
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| 11:41:45 |
McKeon, Howard "Buck" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
BILLION MORE THAN THE PRESIDENT -- FOR TRICARE AND SOME OF THE OTHER THINGS FOR THE TROOPS. I YIELD AT THIS TIME THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BUDGET COMMITTEE,...
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| 11:42:07 |
THE CHAIR, -
HE ASKED FOR MORE
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| 11:42:09 |
Ryan, Paul - U.S. Representative, [R] Wisconsin
MONEY. FISCAL YEAR -- FISCAL YEAR TWELVE, $554 BILLION. THE PRESEQUESTER CAP, $546 BILLION. THE PRESIDENT'S REQUEST, $551 BILLION. OUR BUDGET RESOLUTION...
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| 11:44:00 |
THE CHAIR, -
SOMETIMES WE RESPECTFULLY DISAGREE WITH THE PRESIDENT. AND I THINK THAT THIS $8
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| 11:44:04 |
Lee, Barbara - U.S. Representative, [D] California
BILLION IN CUT TO BRING US BACK TO THE BUDGET CONTROL ACT OF 2011 IS, GIVEN THE VERY DIFFICULT TIMES WE'RE FACED WITH NOW, AND THE FACT THAT OF ALL...
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| 11:44:48 |
Schrader, Kurt - U.S. Representative, [D] Oregon
CRISIS. ON TUESDAY OUR TOTAL NATIONAL DEBT HAS INCREASED OVER $15.7 TRILLION. CLEARLY THE PROBLEM WE PASSED THE B.C.A. TO ADDRESS IS GETTING WORSE,...
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| 11:46:03 |
THE CHAIR, -
RESERVES. MS. LEE: MR. CHAIRMAN, HOW MUCH TIME DO I HAVE REMAINING? THE CHAIR: 15 SECONDS. MS. LEE: LET ME YIELD 15
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| 11:46:12 |
MS. LEE, -
SECONDS TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK. MR. NADLER: THIS WILL AMENDMENT IS THE LEAST WE CAN DO. WE SHOULD GO TO THE BUDGET CONTROL
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| 11:46:19 |
MS. LEE, -
ACT. THE OTHER SIDE SAID WE
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| 11:46:22 |
Nadler, Jerrold - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
HAVEN'T PASSED A BUDGET. AND THE FACT OF THE MATTER IS WE HAVE DOUKED MILITARY SPENDING EXCLUSIVE OF AFGHANISTAN AND IRAQ AND OUGHT TO START REDUCING...
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| 11:46:42 |
THE CHAIR, -
SECONDS. MR. MCKEON: I YIELD MYSELF
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| 11:46:45 |
MR. MCKEON, -
THE BALANCE OF THE TIME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
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| 11:46:48 |
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED. MR. MCKEON: I WISH WE WERE WRONG AND I WOULD HOPE THAT THEY ARE
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| 11:46:52 |
MR. MCKEON, -
RIGHT THAT WE COULD CONTINUE TO
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| 11:46:56 |
McKeon, Howard "Buck" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
CUT DEFENSE, CUT IT TO THE BONE, CUT IT TO THE MARROW AND WE COULD JUST LIVE ONE BIG HAPPY LIFE. BUT HISTORY SHOWS THAT ISN'T THE WAY THINGS WORK....
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| 11:48:31 |
Turner, Michael R. - U.S. Representative, [R] Ohio
FROM CALIFORNIA. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE K-N-O-WS HAVE IT. MS. LEE: RECORDED VOTE. THE CHAIR: THE...
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| 11:48:46 |
Price, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA WILL BE POSTPONED. IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER 45 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-485. FOR WHAT PURPOSE...
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| 11:49:12 |
MR. GOHMERT, -
PRINTED IN HOUSE
|
| 11:49:14 |
THE CHAIR, -
REPORT 112-485 OFFERED BY MR. GOHMERT
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| 11:49:18 |
THE CLERK, -
OF TEXAS. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 661, THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS, MR. GOHMERT AND A MEMBER OPPOSED, EACH WILL
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| 11:49:26 |
THE CHAIR, -
CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS. MR. GOHMERT: I YIELD ONE MINUTE TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM VIRGINIA. THE CHAIR: THE...
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| 11:49:40 |
MR. GOHMERT, -
SUPPORT OF THE MINUTE AND I THANK MY COLLEAGUES FOR THEIR
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| 11:49:44 |
THE CHAIR, -
HARD WORK AND THEIR STRONG LEADERSHIP
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| 11:49:46 |
Rigell, Scott - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
ON THIS IMPORTANT ISSUE. I THANK THE CHAIRMAN FOR INCORPORATING THE RIGELL-LANDRY BILL IN THE UNDERLYING BILL, THE RIGHT TO HAPPEN YASS CORPUS ACT....
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| 11:50:52 |
THE CHAIR, -
ONE MINUTE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE
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| 11:50:57 |
MR. SMITH, -
MINUTE. MR. SMITH: HABEAS HAS BEEN GUARANTEED BY THE
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| 11:51:01 |
THE CHAIR, -
CONSTITUTION. SO GUARANTEEING HABEAS DOES
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| 11:51:06 |
MR. SMITH, -
NOTHING FURTHER TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS. SECOND OF ALL, THE BILL ITSELF, THE WAY IT IS WORDED, WHICH IS TO SAY NOTHING SHALL BE CONSTRUED...
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| 11:52:40 |
MR. GOHMERT, -
THIS BILL, MR. LANDRY FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. LANDRY: I RISE AS A PROUD MEMBER OF THE TEA PARTY. I OPPOSED THE DEBT CEILING AND OUR INVOLVEMENT IN
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| 11:52:56 |
Landry, Jeffrey "Jeff" M. - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
LIBYA. I'M A STRICT CONSTITUTIONIST AND WHEN I JOINED THIS BODY, I RAISED MY HAND. I'M A HE VETERAN. IT IS MY DUTY TO PROTECT MY CITIZENS' LIBERTIES...
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| 11:54:08 |
Smith, Adam - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
SENSE. I WILL YIELD ONE MINUTE AND 45 SECONDS TO THE THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN, MR. AMASH. MR. AMASH: I HAVE A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF RESPECT...
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| 11:54:28 |
Amash, Justin - U.S. Representative, [R] Michigan
HAD MANY CONVERSATIONS ABOUT IT. BUT THE FIRST PART OF THE AMENDMENT DOES NOTHING. IT SAYS THE AMUF DOES NOT DENY ANY CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS FOR...
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| 11:55:41 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN FROM SOUTH CAROLINA, MR.
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| 11:55:44 |
Gohmert, Louis "Louie" B. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
DUNCAN, FOR 40 SECONDS. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM SOUTH CAROLINA IS RECOGNIZED FOR 40 MINUTES. >> LET US BE CLEAR THERE SHOULD BE
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| 11:55:54 |
THE CHAIR, -
NO AMBIGUITY WHEN THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF CITIZENS ARE AT
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| 11:56:00 |
Duncan, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] South Carolina
RISK. WE HAVE THE OBLIGATION AND NOW THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE CRYSTAL CLEAR IN THIS LANGUAGE AND I BELIEVE THIS AMENDMENT MOVES THIS IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION...
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| 11:56:26 |
THE CHAIR, -
SMITH: I WOULD YIELD TWO MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK, MR. NADLER. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO
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| 11:56:34 |
MR. SMITH, -
MINUTES. MR. NADLER: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. THIS AMENDMENT
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| 11:56:38 |
THE CHAIR, -
AVERTS THAT IT PROTECTS THE RIGHTS OF HABEAS CORPUS. BUT THE PROBLEM IS NOT
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| 11:56:43 |
Nadler, Jerrold - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
HABEAS. IT'S NOT THE RIGHT TO GET INTO COURT. THAT IS GRANTED BY THE CONSTITUTION. THE PROBLEM IS WHAT YOU CAN ASSERT ONCE YOU GET INTO COURT. IT...
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| 11:58:23 |
THE CHAIR, -
RIGHT TO
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| 11:58:28 |
MR. GOHMERT, -
CLOSE. MR. SMITH: I YIELD THE BALANCE OF OUR TIME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED ONE MINUTE. MR. SMITH: THIS IS A SMOKE SCREEN. THE
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| 11:58:38 |
MR. SMITH, -
PROPONENTS OF THIS AMENDMENT BELIEVE THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES SHOULD HAVE THE POWER TO INDEFINITELY DETAIN
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| 11:58:44 |
Smith, Adam - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
PEOPLE IN THE U.S. THEY BELIEVE THAT THESE PEOPLE SHOULD BE PLACED IN MILITARY CUSTODY, AND I WISH WE COULD HAVE THAT DEBATE AND WE WILL ON THE NEXT...
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| 11:59:55 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:00:07 |
Gohmert, Louis "Louie" B. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
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| 12:02:37 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:02:51 |
MR. SMITH, -
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| 12:02:54 |
Price, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
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| 12:03:17 |
MR. SMITH, -
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| 12:03:20 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:03:23 |
THE CLERK, -
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| 12:03:27 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:03:35 |
MR. SMITH, -
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| 12:03:39 |
Smith, Adam - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
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| 12:05:03 |
THE CHAIR, -
|
| 12:05:08 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
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| 12:05:12 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
|
| 12:05:15 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:05:19 |
Landry, Jeffrey "Jeff" M. - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
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| 12:06:23 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:06:28 |
Smith, Adam - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
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| 12:06:41 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:06:44 |
Amash, Justin - U.S. Representative, [R] Michigan
|
| 12:08:28 |
MR. SMITH, -
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| 12:08:31 |
Amash, Justin - U.S. Representative, [R] Michigan
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| 12:08:50 |
THE CHAIR, -
|
| 12:08:53 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
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| 12:08:57 |
THE CHAIR, -
|
| 12:09:00 |
West, Allen B. - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
|
| 12:10:16 |
MR. WEST, -
|
| 12:10:20 |
Smith, Adam - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
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| 12:10:29 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:10:31 |
Nadler, Jerrold - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
|
| 12:11:42 |
Thornberry, William "Mac" McClellan - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
|
| 12:11:46 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:11:49 |
Gohmert, Louis "Louie" B. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
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| 12:13:01 |
THE CHAIR, -
|
| 12:13:03 |
MR. SMITH, -
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| 12:13:18 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:13:21 |
MR. SMITH, -
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| 12:13:24 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:13:26 |
Griffith, H. "Morgan" Morgan - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
|
| 12:14:35 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
|
| 12:14:41 |
MR. SMITH, -
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| 12:14:44 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:14:47 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
|
| 12:17:22 |
Thornberry, William "Mac" McClellan - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
|
| 12:17:40 |
MR. SMITH, -
|
| 12:17:44 |
Price, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
|
| 12:18:19 |
MR. DUNCAN, -
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| 12:18:22 |
THE CLERK, -
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| 12:18:31 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:18:50 |
MR. DUNCAN, -
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| 12:22:13 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:22:23 |
THE CHAIR, -
|
| 12:22:26 |
Smith, Adam - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
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| 12:23:08 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:23:23 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:23:43 |
THE CHAIR, -
|
| 12:23:54 |
MR. COFFMAN, -
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| 12:23:56 |
THE CLERK, -
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| 12:24:05 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:24:20 |
MR. COFFMAN, -
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| 12:24:32 |
Polis, Jared - U.S. Representative, [D] Colorado
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| 12:26:45 |
Polis, Jared - U.S. Representative, [D] Colorado
|
| 12:27:05 |
THE CHAIR, -
|
| 12:27:10 |
THE CHAIR, -
|
| 12:27:18 |
Coffman, Mike - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
|
| 12:28:57 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:29:01 |
MR. SMITH, -
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| 12:29:09 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:29:17 |
Forbes, J. "Randy" Randy - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
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| 12:29:48 |
MR. FORBES, -
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| 12:30:58 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:31:05 |
MR. SMITH, -
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| 12:31:12 |
THE CHAIR, -
|
| 12:31:17 |
Turner, Michael R. - U.S. Representative, [R] Ohio
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| 12:31:55 |
Turner, Michael R. - U.S. Representative, [R] Ohio
|
| 12:33:24 |
THE CHAIR, -
|
| 12:33:30 |
Coffman, Mike - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
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| 12:33:48 |
Coffman, Mike - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
|
| 12:34:33 |
THE CHAIR, -
|
| 12:34:35 |
MR. COFFMAN, -
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| 12:34:39 |
MR. SMITH, -
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| 12:34:41 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:34:55 |
MR. COFFMAN, -
|
| 12:34:57 |
Price, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
|
| 12:35:22 |
MS. LEE, -
|
| 12:35:25 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:35:34 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:35:45 |
Lee, Barbara - U.S. Representative, [D] California
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| 12:38:58 |
THE CHAIR, -
|
| 12:39:04 |
MR. MCKEON, -
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| 12:39:07 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:39:09 |
MR. MCKEON, -
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| 12:39:18 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:39:21 |
Hunter, Duncan D. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
|
| 12:41:23 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:41:26 |
MS. LEE, -
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| 12:41:32 |
MS. LEE, -
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| 12:41:36 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:41:42 |
Woolsey, Lynn - U.S. Representative, [D] California
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| 12:42:52 |
THE CHAIR, -
|
| 12:43:00 |
MR. MCKEON, -
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| 12:43:06 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:43:10 |
Smith, Adam - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
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| 12:44:15 |
THE CHAIR, -
|
| 12:44:18 |
Lee, Barbara - U.S. Representative, [D] California
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| 12:45:18 |
McKeon, Howard "Buck" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
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| 12:45:38 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:45:43 |
Forbes, J. "Randy" Randy - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
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| 12:47:22 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:47:33 |
MS. LEE, -
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| 12:47:35 |
Price, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
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| 12:48:01 |
MR. LAMBORN, -
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THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:48:06 |
THE CLERK, -
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| 12:48:14 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:48:23 |
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
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| 12:50:34 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:50:41 |
Smith, Adam - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
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| 12:51:45 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:51:48 |
Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
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| 12:52:34 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:52:39 |
Smith, Adam - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
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| 12:53:10 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:53:13 |
MR. LAMBORN, -
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| 12:53:53 |
MR. CARNAHAN, -
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| 12:53:55 |
THE CLERK, -
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| 12:54:04 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:54:15 |
MR. CARNAHAN, -
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| 12:54:23 |
MR. MCKEON, -
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| 12:54:26 |
Carnahan, John "Russ" - U.S. Representative, [D] Missouri
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| 12:57:30 |
McKeon, Howard "Buck" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
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| 12:58:08 |
MR. CARNAHAN, -
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| 12:58:18 |
Price, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
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| 12:58:40 |
MR. PETRI, -
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| 12:58:44 |
THE CLERK, -
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| 12:58:56 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 12:59:06 |
Petri, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Wisconsin
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THE CHAIR, -
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| 13:01:18 |
MS. NORTON, -
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THE CHAIR, -
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Bordallo, Madeleine - Congressional Delegate, [D] Guam
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| 13:02:34 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 13:02:38 |
Petri, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Wisconsin
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| 13:03:24 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 13:03:26 |
Bartlett, Roscoe - U.S. Representative, [R] Maryland
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| 13:04:32 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 13:04:37 |
Petri, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Wisconsin
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| 13:04:49 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 13:04:53 |
MS. BORDALLO, -
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| 13:04:57 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 13:05:00 |
Smith, Adam - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
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| 13:05:33 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 13:05:36 |
Bordallo, Madeleine - Congressional Delegate, [D] Guam
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| 13:07:00 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 13:07:41 |
MR. BARTLETT, -
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| 13:07:43 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 13:07:45 |
THE CLERK, -
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| 13:07:52 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 13:08:04 |
Bartlett, Roscoe - U.S. Representative, [R] Maryland
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| 13:10:06 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 13:10:08 |
MR. SMITH, -
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| 13:10:13 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 13:10:16 |
MR. SMITH, -
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| 13:10:20 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 13:10:23 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 13:10:58 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
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| 13:11:01 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 13:11:03 |
THE CLERK, -
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| 13:11:12 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 13:11:24 |
MR. FRANKS, -
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| 13:11:29 |
Franks, Trent - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
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| 13:13:36 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 13:13:41 |
MR. SMITH, -
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| 13:13:45 |
Smith, Adam - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
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| 13:15:04 |
Franks, Trent - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
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| 13:16:12 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 13:16:32 |
MR. FRANKS, -
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| 13:16:35 |
Price, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
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| 13:16:57 |
MR. PEARCE, -
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| 13:17:00 |
THE CLERK, -
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| 13:17:07 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 13:17:20 |
MR. PEARCE, -
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| 13:18:39 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 13:18:48 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
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| 13:18:51 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 13:18:56 |
Turner, Michael R. - U.S. Representative, [R] Ohio
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| 13:21:18 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 13:21:23 |
MR. PEARCE, -
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| 13:21:30 |
Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
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| 13:23:45 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 13:23:58 |
Johnson, Bill - U.S. Representative, [R] Ohio
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| 13:25:23 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 13:25:28 |
Pearce, Steve - U.S. Representative, [R] New Mexico
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| 13:27:04 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 13:27:15 |
MR. PEARCE, -
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| 13:27:35 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 13:27:41 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 13:27:46 |
MR. TURNER, -
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| 13:27:58 |
Franks, Trent - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
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| 13:29:02 |
Turner, Michael R. - U.S. Representative, [R] Ohio
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| 13:29:16 |
Chabot, Steven - U.S. Representative, [R] Ohio
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| 13:29:40 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 13:29:54 |
Rohrabacher, Dana - U.S. Representative, [R] California
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| 13:30:10 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
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| 13:30:13 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 13:30:52 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
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| 13:31:21 |
THE CLERK, -
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| 13:31:27 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 13:31:29 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
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| 13:32:03 |
MR. MCKEON, -
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
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NOTE: The transcript for this program was compiled from uncorrected Closed Captioning.