Norman D. Dicks: “I think we need to go back and have some form of grant program or we are never going to get these projects.”

I move to strike the last word to engage in a colloquy with Chairman Young. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Washington is recognized for 5 minutes.

While I would prefer to be doing our regular appropriation bills, I support this continuing resolution. H.J. Res. 117 avoids a government shutdown by continuing the full range of Federal activities at last year's rate of operations, plus…

Tom Foley was my friend, mentor, and colleague in the House of Representatives.

I thank the gentleman for his hard work on this issue and look forward to working with him.