Jeff Flake: “Here is just another example, and maybe the sponsor of the earmark can enlighten us, but as to what makes this…”

“Here is just another example, and maybe the sponsor of the earmark can enlighten us, but as to what makes this different, what makes this deserving of Federal funds? Why are we helping to set up a local revolving loan fund for local businesses? What is to stop every Member of Congress from wanting that in their own district? Isn't this a slippery slope if we just allow taxpayer money to be used in this fashion? If you can use it for economic development, if that is the criterion, any spending is justified. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.”