Political Quotes

“The amendment may not be considered en bloc under clause 2(f) of rule XXI because the amendment proposes to increase the level of outlays in the bill. I ask for a ruling from the Chair. The CHAIR. Does any Member wish to speak to the point of order? If not, the Chair is prepared to rule. For the reasons stated by the Chair in the previous rulings, the amendment may not avail itself of clause 2(f) of rule XXI to address portions of the bill not yet read. The point of order is sustained. Amendment Offered by Mr. McCaul Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 3, line 9, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $10,000,000)''. Page 7, line 13, after the first dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $10,000,000)''. Page 12, line 6, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $10,000,000)''. The CHAIR. The gentleman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes in support of his amendment. Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Chairman, this amendment will increase funding by $10 million for border security fencing, infrastructure and technology. Secretary Napolitano's cancellation of the Secure Border Initiative delays the deployment of technology to secure the border.”