Doug Lamborn: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. My wife, Jeanie, is an artist. I support, she supports, the arts. I agree with what you said…”

“Thank you, Mr. Chairman. My wife, Jeanie, is an artist. I support, she supports, the arts. I agree with what you said about the importance of arts in our culture. The only question is who should pay for it. Should the taxpayer pay for it or the private sector? The $160 million budget in this bill is $35 million, or 29 percent, higher than last year's budget. Do we need a 29 percent tax increase? I think the arts are great, but let's support it in the private sector. I would urge adoption of this amendment, Mr. Chairman.”