Jerry Brown: “With regard to the point that the distinguished subcommittee chairman raises, the gentleman is correct in stating on the…”

“With regard to the point that the distinguished subcommittee chairman raises, the gentleman is correct in stating on the basis of the information from his staff that there has been no interaction this year. On the other hand, the gentleman from Oregon [Mr. Wyden] is absolutely correct; there were extensive discussions during the last Congress when I was chairman of the committee. The gentleman may recall that we threatened to subpoena the earmarked institutions and bring them into Washington. The University of Oregon voluntarily came in and sent their president of the institution, and there were discussions. I will speak a little bit later about my attitude about earmarks, but the gentleman is correct that the cooperation was extended, the programs were fully explained, and they are among the best in the world.”