Bud Shuster: “It is now my pleasure to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from South Carolina, Governor Sanford.”

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

This amendment adds universities to the list of organizations studying innovative materials that is already in our bill, but I am prepared to accept this amendment. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.

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 a commonsense amendment that encourages the Corps to consider reasonable alternative agreements between State and local entities and private partners. This makes a lot of sense to me. Mr. Chairman, I am…