Jim Kolbe: “I take the time in opposition, and I will spend even less time than the gentleman from Colorado did as we both go out…”

“I take the time in opposition, and I will spend even less time than the gentleman from Colorado did as we both go out the door here, and we will follow each other out the door of this distinguished body. I want to say to him that I would say the same thing about him, the kind words he said about me. He has had very distinguished service here in this body, and he is a person that is known for his integrity and his commitment to principles. One of those commitments is the holding down spending, and it is something that all of us could heed from time to time. However, having said that, I would oppose this amendment for the obvious reasons, but I think that we have a carefully crafted bill and a $213 million across-the-board cut from every account would have some devastating impacts in certain areas. For that reason, as much as I respect the gentleman from Colorado, I would oppose this amendment. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.”