Joe Neguse: “I thank the committee for creating this program.”

The only people who do not want to reopen this government and this Department are House Republican leadership, who continue to block the bill. The madness must end, and if we defeat the previous question, I will offer an amendment to the…

Congress has and must continue to reject these short-sighted proposals on a bipartisan basis, including by standing firmly against the proposed cut.

What an exciting development it is, how exciting it will be when all of you have collectively together made this dream a reality.

I don't know if the gentleman from New York (Mr. Goldman) is still here, but I will relay the substance of the chairwoman's remarks regarding his amendment and the timing of his amendment submission. Mr. Speaker, I am prepared to close. I…