Robert Aderholt

It is imperative that the Coast Guard do the same.

They should be strengthened, they should be made more transparent, and they should be applied very aggressively by all of our agencies.

I do believe that we need smart public investments in our infrastructure to increase the efficiency of our economy.

We can't afford to do that if we want to make manufacturing far more competitive.

By all means Buy America should be a slogan, but I don't think it should be a policy in which we seek to distort free trade.

The American worker we believe should get a preference on the jobs funded by their tax dollars.

And then, also, I understand you have put emphasis on maintaining working lands in agriculture--that is, refocusing conservation efforts so that conservation is achieved but land doesn't have to be taken totally out of production.

Also in the same regard--and, again, this may be something you need to check on--but I understand that USDA is looking to complete the development and implementation of the Catfish Inspection Program.

I can tell you that we have proposed in this budget $60 million for the Agricultural Water Enhancement Program.

When Congressman Aderholt learned of and questioned the claimed issues, your Department admitted there were no budgetary and logistical concerns.

Earlier today during rollcall vote No. 745, the Motion To Concur in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2608-- Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012, I was inadvertently recorded as a ``nay'' when I intended to vote ``yea.''

We did that, as you say, back well before June. It passed the House in June, and it sits over there even today.

This bill is about priorities, fiscal discipline priorities as our Nation grapples with a genuine budget crisis, and security priorities in the aftermath of Osama bin Laden's death and as we approach the 10th anniversary of the 9/11…

Reclaiming my time, the gentleman from Nebraska raises some excellent points, and I strongly support robust enforcement of our Nation's immigration laws. That includes partnership with the States and local law enforcement through the…

I make a point of order against the amendment because it proposes to change existing law, and constitutes legislation on an appropriation bill. It therefore violates clause 2 of rule XXI. The rule states in pertinent part: An amendment to…

I make a point of order against the amendment because it proposes to change existing law and constitutes legislation on an appropriation bill and, therefore, violates clause 2 of rule XXI. The rule states in pertinent part: An amendment to…

I make a point of order against the amendment because it proposes to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriation bill and, therefore, violates clause 2 of rule XXI. The rule states in pertinent part: An amendment to…

I think the gentleman from Michigan makes some very good points, and, therefore, we are prepared to accept this amendment.

We accept the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Cravaack). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.

I make a point of order against the amendment because it provides an appropriation for an unauthorized program and violates clause 2 of rule XXI. Clause 2 of rule XXI states in pertinent part: ``An appropriation . . . may not be in order…

I insist on my point of order. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman will state his point of order.

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Alabama reserves a point of order.

I reserve a point of order. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Alabama reserves a point of order. The gentleman from New York is recognized for 5 minutes.

I make a point of order against the amendment because it proposes to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill, and therefore violates clause 2 of rule XXI. The rule states in pertinent part, ``An amendment…

I insist on my point of order. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Bishop of Utah). The gentleman will state his point of order.