Bud Shuster: “I claim the time in opposition to the amendment, even though I am not opposed to it. The Acting CHAIR. Without…”

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 thank the gentleman for offering this amendment. Of course, with the devastating effects of Sandy on Queens, New York, I understand his concern. Mr. Chair, given the impact of that storm and the importance of this amendment, I am…

I have three more speakers. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Upton). {time} 1345

I just want to say the ranking member is 100 percent correct on his assessment of the harbor maintenance trust fund. I support it. He is absolutely right. I just want to make sure, when he is referring to BS, he is not referring to Bill…