Political Quotes

“I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The CHAIR. The gentleman reserves a point of order. The gentleman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes in support of his amendment. Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Chairman, this amendment will increase funding for Operation Stonegarden by $10 million. And while the underlying bill increases funding from $50 million to $55 million, it is not enough. Operation Stonegarden is a grant program that provides funding to county-level governments along the border to prevent, protect against, and respond to border security issues as well as enhance cooperation and coordination between Federal, State, and local agencies. At the last House Homeland Security Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response Subcommittee hearing, Sheriff Gonzalez of Zapata County and Sheriff Larry Dever of Arizona explained the need for drastic increases in this funding. While $55 million is woefully inadequate when spread around, I believe an additional $10 million would advance the cause. With that, I yield again to my good friend from Texas.”