Bud Shuster: “I urge the gentleman from Oregon to go back and read the second part of the bill--the last half of the bill. He may find…”

I thank the gentleman for offering the amendment as he originally intended. I understand he has some conforming and technical corrections he would like to make. We want to work with the gentleman as we move forward. We are willing to…

I object to the modification. The Acting CHAIR. Objection is heard. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Florida.

I thank the gentlewoman for offering this amendment. I know how important it is to the State of Washington and her district and her constituents. I am prepared to accept the amendment at this time, and I yield back the balance of my time…

This amendment should help projects be executed more quickly, and I appreciate my colleagues who worked on this: Mr. Posey, Mr. Mast, Mr. Hastings, and Ms. Wilson. I ask all my colleagues to support this. I think it is a good amendment…