The point I'd like to make, this is an authorization problem. This isn't supposed to be handled on the appropriations bill. We had an agreement that we would help you do this for 1 year, but then you would go back to the Natural Resources Committee and find the mandatory spending to offset this. This is not an appropriations matter.
Discussing the distinction between authorization and appropriations in a legislative context.
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I look forward to working with the gentleman on this issue, and I yield back the balance of my time.
In that respect I am totally supportive of what the gentleman is trying to accomplish. I yield back the balance of my time.
I'm very interested in this, and I want to talk to my good friend about this. I would like to work with you on it.
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