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Tom Wolf
@tomwolf· Democratic · PA· May 9, 2012

I want to thank the gentleman and the gentlelady for raising this issue and standing up. This was not done by our committee. This was done by the Justice Department, by the administration. But what we will do is next week we will ask the…

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Tom Wolf
@tomwolf· Democratic · PA· May 9, 2012

I thank you, and with that I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Lewis). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes…

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Tom Wolf
@tomwolf· Democratic · PA· May 9, 2012

I share the comments made by Mr. Fattah and by my friend from New York (Mr. King). At every hearing we have, we raise this issue with Director Mueller. Director Mueller may be the best--not one of the best--the best Director that we've…

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Tom Wolf
@tomwolf· Democratic · PA· May 9, 2012

In reclaiming my time, I do take Mr. Brennan at his word. I think Mr. Brennan is actually a constituent who lives in my congressional district. He has a pretty distinguished career in having been our station chief in Saudi Arabia and the…

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Tom Wolf
@tomwolf· Democratic · PA· May 9, 2012

We have a little concern, but we are going to accept the amendment with the idea we can work as we go to conference. We will accept the amendment.

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Tom Wolf
@tomwolf· Democratic · PA· May 9, 2012

I thank the gentleman from Alaska. We will work with the other body to ensure that these programs are adequately funded.

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Tom Wolf
@tomwolf· Democratic · PA· May 9, 2012

I have no objection. I support the amendment. It's appropriate to reduce the Agency's representation funds in this austere fiscal environment. Last year, the House and Senate conference committee on the bill reduced every representation…

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Tom Wolf
@tomwolf· Democratic · PA· May 9, 2012

I have no objection to the amendment. I accept the amendment, and yield back the balance of my time.

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Tom Wolf
@tomwolf· Democratic · PA· May 9, 2012

Maybe when we go to conference--last year this said $4 million. So in a tight budget year when the Ryan budget comes and the other budget comes, we're actually increasing this from $4 million to $10 million, which I think every other…

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Tom Wolf
@tomwolf· Democratic · PA· May 9, 2012

I am not a legal scholar, and at 10:10, I don't think I can do it, but there may be a time. I believe now in my State there is not discrimination with regard to voting. I think our Governor is a good, decent guy, and I don't think he wants…

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Tom Wolf
@tomwolf· Democratic · PA· May 9, 2012

I thank the gentleman for his interest in and advocacy for STEM education. I share his belief that STEM education must be a national priority, and I think the more we invest in it, it is very important for this country so the 21st century…

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Tom Wolf
@tomwolf· Democratic · PA· May 9, 2012

I want to thank the gentleman for speaking on this issue. Funding the weather satellites is a very high priority in this bill, as well as the data systems used to store and process data from the satellites. We will work with you and also…

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Tom Wolf
@tomwolf· Democratic · PA· May 9, 2012

I reserve a point of order on the gentlelady's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. The gentlewoman is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Tom Wolf
@tomwolf· Democratic · PA· May 9, 2012

I object. The Acting CHAIR. Objection is heard. Amendment No. 57 Offered by Mr. Flores

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Tom Wolf
@tomwolf· Democratic · PA· May 9, 2012

I want to thank both of you for your commitment to safety and mission success at NASA. This is an issue that they have been active on for a while now, and they have raised a number of significant questions. We will be happy to work with…

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Tom Wolf
@tomwolf· Democratic · PA· May 9, 2012

I thank the gentlelady from Guam for raising this important matter. We will work with the Senate to ensure that funding for these important programs, including coral research activities, is sufficiently maintained.

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Tom Wolf
@tomwolf· Democratic · PA· May 9, 2012

I thank the gentleman from California (Mr. Rohrabacher) for yielding and for outlining the concerns that a number of people have about this program. I believe that, despite our differences--and it may not really be that much of a…

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Tom Wolf
@tomwolf· Democratic · PA· May 9, 2012

I was the only member of the Virginia delegation to vote for the Voting Rights Act in 1982. I attended school for 1 year in a State in which I saw things that were different than I had seen before. And there is a Simon and Garfunkel song…

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