we need first responders who can act swiftly in the event of earthquakes and storms, disee. the burdens of this century cannot fall on our soldiers alone. it also cannot fall on america's shoulders alone. our adversaries would like to see america sap i strength by overextending more power. in the past, we have had the foresight to avoid acting alone. we were part of the most powerful wartime coalition in human history through world war ii. we stitched together a community of free nations and institutions to ultimately prevail during the cold war. yes, we are clear about the shoralls of our international system, but america has not succeeded by stepping out of cooperation. we have succeeded by spearing those currents in the direction of liberty and justice. it is a nation thriving by meeting responsibilities. we have to shape an international order that can meet the challenges of our generation. we will be steadfast in strengthening goes all the alliances that have served us so well, including those who will serve by your side in afghanistan and around the globe. as influence

giving up that responsibility today by voting on something without the complete information and we're dising the troops, that's wha we're doing. we're disease respecting them -- disrepresenting them -- disrespecting them and as some of the chairmen said to me yesterda it's ing to cause confusion in the force a we don't keep faith with those who are putting their lives on the line every day for us and especially thicommittee. ts committee should stand for the force. is committee should stand for the troops. this should have been discussed in our committee before it came to the full floor. i yield back the balance of my time. the chair: the gentlem yields back. the question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from georgia. those in favor say aye. those oppod, no. in the opinion the chair, the ayes have it. the amendment is agreed to. for whapurpose does -- mr. mahall: could i ask for a lorded -- recorded vote? the chr: further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from georgia will be postponed. fowhat purpose does the gentleman from missouri seek recognition? mrskelto