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pfluger. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. pfluger: i rise in support of this legislation and want to thank the chairman and ranking member for focusing our efforts with this piece of legislation on the threats. this most complex threat environment we've faced, i believe, in our he'sry. getting rid of things that distracted us like a vaccine mandate where we saw elite military forces strog make a choice that i believe was unconstitutional and i believe that focus is so necessary right now. for those that are in killeen, texas, in the fort hood area, which is home to the largest active duty armored military installation in the free world you have much-needed military construction funds coming to you to enhance your readiness. for those at goodfell air force base we're proud of the soldier, sailors, airmen and guardians trained there every year. it's a complex threat environment, we have to remain focused. i urge my colleagues to support this piece of legislation and the most kohl emduty we face which is supporting our military

in the permian basin a huge opportunity, for america, i just spoke with texas congressman august pflugerict permian basin, he was very concerned about the strategic petroleum reserve and current levels what he just told me watch. >> let's put in perspective, strategic petroleum reserve has over 700 million barrels that is only to be used in a case of an emergency, maybe a storm, maybe a conflict, geopolitical conflict not political emergency like he used we are down to 300 degreed and may be 80-million-dollar barrels the united states uses 20 million barrels a day our demand he is going to put three million barrels back? this is kind of a joke. maria: what about that mike? tell me about that historic investment in the permian basin, request is that region of the country so critical? >> well, the permian basin is one of the largest deposits of of oil and gas resources on the planet, right here in the united states largely in texas some in new mexico, and in area where our industry has decades of history we know geology well infrastructure serves that area it is close to the refining marke

pfluger. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. pfluger: i rise in support of this legislation and want to thank the chairman and ranking member for focusing our efforts with this piece of legislation on the threats. this most complex threat environment we've faced, i believe, in our he'sry. getting rid of things that distracted us like a vaccine mandate where we saw elite military forces strog make a choice that i believe was unconstitutional and i believe that focus is so necessary right now. for those that are in killeen, texas, in the fort hood area, which is home to the largest active duty armored military installation in the free world you have much-needed military construction funds coming to you to enhance your readiness. for those at goodfell air force base we're proud of the soldier, sailors, airmen and guardians trained there every year. it's a complex threat environment, we have to remain focused. i urge my colleagues to support this piece of legislation and the most kohl emduty we face which is supporting our military

pfluger for five minutes. >> thank you madam chair.so the fbi, the national counterterrorism center, and the homeland security departments here, the three agencies that have largely been interested with the safety and security of the every american interested in the safety and security, and this is your legacy. this is the legacy that you are going to leave behind. it is already been mentioned today that this year, we have 98 people, and that does not include the nine, secretary marcus, who reported by your department yesterday in october. and so over 100 people have matched the terror watchlist. 100 people. and so that's 500% increase from the encounters of previous year, regardless of your testimony today, under oath that your testimony today, that our border is secure, americans can look at the numbers. we can look at the numbers, right here, and see from 2017, the 2021, and all the way to 2022 fiscal year 2020, to over hundred people mash the terror watchlist, all you testified that you are worried about terrorism. really? and you

pfluger: judge floyd's retirement is bittersweet today. if you're watching this morning, judge, please know we're not saying farewell to a good friend and leader but someone that's been an incredible public servant for 30 years. we're grateful for the decades of service to our community and wish you the very best in the upcoming retirement. congratulations on a job well-done, judge floyd, and i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from arkansas seek recognition? >> madam speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> madam speaker, i rise today to celebrate kuntz electric signing day for those students dedicated to the kuntz promise. it allows high school students with an immediate career following graduation from a kuntz operated skilled trade program. trade programs are available for students include construction, technology, industrial mechanics, mainten