Just call me old-fashioned. I just think that the folks that are elected to office should have some authority around this town. Mr. Chairman, I oppose this amendment and urge my colleagues to vote ``no.'' I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Lowenthal). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.
Ken Calvert: “Just call me old-fashioned. I just think that the folks that are elected to office should have some authority around…”
On the recordJuly 13, 2016
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