Deal with this. We dont have anything like that with respect to the middle east. So we are dealing with each of these crises individually rather than backing up and saying, whats our longterm game plan here . And who are going to the our allies austin mark our allies . Where do we contain . Where do we let it burn itself out . We havent addressed those longterm questions. It seems to me we are thinking strictly in the short term of monthtomonth. Got nine points, secretary carter, but i dont sense anyone in the region or in the congress believes that we have a deeply studied and longterm policy for the middle east that can extend for decades. First of all, do you think we need one, and do we have one . Secretary carter we have a strategy toward the middle east. Decadesments of it are long standing. Again, our strategy begins with the pursuit of american interests. That involves protecting our own country and our people, defending longstanding friends and allies who include the gulf stat
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The president is expected to sign this spending bill that got overwhelming bipartisan support by both the house and senate. Critics say taxpayers are on the losing end of the fight. Consider the work of our national correspondent. It has had a multitude of problems, but the Fighter Jet Program is once again getting a boost from the federal government to the tune of more than 1 billion. There are also 640 million for a new ship. And a tax extenders package that includes the nascar tax break, which allows motorsports entertainment complexes to write off construction and renovation cost. What happens is to increase the passage of a lot of favors are treated that end up costing taxpayers. The National Taxpayer union the single worst part of the omnibus is it is going to continue the policy of breaking spending gaps that congress had agreed to previously. An agreement meant to save money now broken. It was a game changer for some lawmakers. That was a no vote. We broke the budget cap, we ar
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Humming humbling ourselves and seeking your help. I want to thank you, first of all, for who you are, thank you for your goodness, your mercy, and grace in each of our lives and thank you for the blessings that you give to us every day. What i want to thank you for each and every representative and all they do to direct our great country. I pray today that would you have your hand of grace and guidance upon them. I pray god, that would you give them had the wisdom they need on a daily basis to fulfill the office that youve appointed them to. I also ask that you would guide and courage and protect them in their personal lives, as well as their families and loved ones. I love you, lord. Thats in the name of jesus christ, i play. Amen. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. For what purpose does the gentleman from michigan rise . Mr. Speaker, pu