Jose Luis Correa: “Again I would say that those folks that are piloting those ships full of drugs coming into our country do not deserve…”

“Again I would say that those folks that are piloting those ships full of drugs coming into our country do not deserve the opportunity to reach our shores. We have to stop them in the high seas. Just a few months ago, the Coast Guard was proposed for budget cuts. Now they are barely--barely--keeping balance, meaning no budget cuts. All I want to do with this amendment is give them additional resources to stop drug shipments, known drug shipments, on the high seas before they reach our shores. Mr. Chair, I don't want to go back to California and say that I am not doing everything we can do to stop those drugs from reaching our children. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Correa). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it. Mr CORREA. Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 77 Offered by Mr. Hunter The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 77 printed in part B of House Report 115-295.”