C. W. Bill Young: “I thank the gentleman. So we did move quickly, and on the third day…”

On the recordMay 15, 2008

I thank the gentleman. So we did move quickly, and on the third day after September 11, we produced a bill. Mr. Obey and I wrote that bill together, we consulted with each other, we had a couple of disagreements, we worked those out. We had some accountability in the bill. We then had a meeting with Senators, and on the third day we had worked together, Republicans and Democrats, to produce a bill that sailed through the House, sailed through the Senate, signed by the President. That's the way it was done. The process was not the regular order, but it was a process done in consultation with both parties and any Member that wanted to be included. While I do support amendment No. 1, I think the process is terrible, I think the process is inexcusable. I cannot support the process, but I think we have a good package on amendment No. 1, which is to pay for the national defense requirements in this supplemental.

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C. W. Bill Young

Republican · Florida

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Discussing the legislative process following September 11 and expressing concerns about the current amendment process.

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C. W. Bill Young: “I thank the gentleman. So we did move quickly, and on the third day after September 11, we produced a bill. Mr. Obey and…”

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