Darrell Issa: “I believe that, in fact, you will rule, if allowed to, on this point of order. It is unfortunate that our rules allow…”

“I believe that, in fact, you will rule, if allowed to, on this point of order. It is unfortunate that our rules allow appropriators to legislate when they want to but don't allow us to bring sensible reform when we believe it is necessary. I am not legislating; I am limiting. But I recognize that the ruling is inevitably going to go against us. I will endeavor to bring this to the attention of the body at every opportunity and will be drafting a bill that would change the whole regulatory format. I would hope those who say on a technical basis they cannot support us today, even though they know that regulations are costing American jobs every day, will support legislation that would change this across government. Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent to withdraw my amendment. The CHAIR. Without objection, the amendment is withdrawn. There was no objection.”