When you look at the savings for taxpayers, $90 million saved over the course of 3 years because of the way that we are going to manage our resources.

It hurts the integrity of the program because we want to see the people who need the help receive it.

I think everybody at this dais realizes the importance of this program for the people who need it.

I think it is important that Congress protects the integrity of the nutrition program so that they can serve those who need assistance.

What my question would be and what I think has concerned a lot of people is with that out there and if that is--if these numbers are wrong, please, let me know, but what our concern is, is hurting the integrity of the program when you have…

The impact of the furloughs alone has been estimated somewhere around $10 billion.

What I would like to do at this point, we will go recess for the vote and then come back...

On rollcall No. 31, H.R. 225--National Pediatric Research Network Act of 2013, had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.'' On rollcall No. 31, H.R. 297--Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2013, had I been present, I…

On rollcall No. 24, H.R. 307--Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization, had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.'' On rollcall No. 25, Motion to adjourn, had I been present, I would had voted ``nay.'' ____________________

I want to thank the gentleman from Georgia for the time. Mr. Speaker, I'd also like to rise this evening to pay tribute to one of our colleagues who's played a critical role--as has been said here tonight, a behind-the-scenes role--here in…

I want to thank the gentleman from Kentucky for his time and just take a moment to say how much we appreciate working with him and his staff on this legislation as we've moved forward. As has been mentioned here, the purpose of this…

We have heard from industry... the Department of Homeland Security has not fully developed or utilized the public-private partnerships.

So building and forming those partnerships with the regulated CFATS community is vitally important?

But in the past, you feel like there was some discouragement?

Secretary Spaulding, why was the internal memo so closely guarded?

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, when Congress passed the Energy Independence and Security Act in December 2007, it inadvertently did not allow a procedure for technologies which may provide greater energy efficiencies…

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Puerto Rico.

I have an amendment en bloc at the desk, and I would ask unanimous consent that the amendment be considered as read. The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Alabama? There was no objection. The Acting…

This amendment combines three separate amendments which were outlined in our unanimous consent agreement earlier. The first, from Mr. Engel, has a limitation on funds for the lease or purchase of new light-duty vehicles that are not in…

I rise regrettably to oppose the amendment. I think this amendment is very well-intentioned; but the amendment, unfortunately, would force the TSA to wear civilian gear and this could possibly confuse the public as to whether the screeners…

I claim time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Alabama is recognized for 5 minutes.

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

I thank the gentleman for his comments. I am also a member of the Speaker's Task Force on Cybersecurity, and I understand the concerns that the gentleman has expressed this afternoon. As the gentleman noted, this bill focuses on Federal…

We believe this is duplicative, but we will accept the gentlelady from Tennessee's amendment. The position would be duplicative, but we do accept the gentlelady's amendment.

Yes, I would be happy to accept your amendment, and I look forward to working with you as we move forward in the process.