Doug Bereuter: “We are allowing OPIC to spend money that they have earned. This is not a new appropriation.”

The amendment points to an important subject, the need for prompt implementation of the Act, and we certainly think that the Committee on International Relations and other relevant committees ought to receive periodic reports and hold…

Certainly I am not enthused about it, but to the extent that GE can keep jobs here because of export, those are jobs that are left in New York State.

I expect to support and urge support for the gentlewoman's amendment that has been made in order, and to strengthen provisions of her amendment by the report language.

The gentleman from Florida has already pointed out the problems that this creates for the other committees of this Congress, that they should have some input in the preparation of a conference report.