Bud Shuster: “I appreciate the gentleman from Massachusetts. I yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from California (Mr. Denham) for the…”

I claim time in opposition to the amendment, although I do not oppose it. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I thank the gentleman for offering this amendment. This amendment does clarify the responsibilities of the Corps with respect to their rural neighbors, which for me, coming from rural Pennsylvania, it is extremely important, and I…

I claim the time in opposition, although I do not oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I want to thank the chairman of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment for his hard work on this piece of legislation. I appreciate all of his efforts and his knowledge he put into making sure that bill is a good product…