Political Quotes

“This amendment does clarify that socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses can compete for contracts in the bills dealing with the redevelopment of stations. A lot of these stations are in downtown areas that are very desirable for development, and so we want to encourage that. This amendment, I believe, strengthens the bill. I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. McNERNEY. Mr. Chairman, the good thing about the amendment, it doesn't cost anything, and I think it will really help some of our disadvantaged communities. As the chairman said, these are in the downtown areas that need the most help, so I encourage my colleagues to support the amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. McNerney). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. Fitzpatrick. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 2 printed in House Report 114-36.”