Lincoln Diaz-Balart: “Inflation is at a 40-year high. Contrary to what some say, we cannot address inflation by spending more money-- by…”

“Inflation is at a 40-year high. Contrary to what some say, we cannot address inflation by spending more money-- by continuing to spend more and more money. Instead, we need an agreement that reduces excessive spending that balances defense and nondefense spending, and, again, removes all of the controversial riders. Once that happens, Mr. Chair, I am confident that we will be able to reach an agreement that this House and the majority and the minority can live with. Again, I thank Chairman Price for his leadership, his friendship, and openness. He will be missed. I would be remiss if I didn't thank the chairwoman and the ranking member of the full committee for their leadership. I am confident that we will eventually be able to have numbers that we can live with and have a bipartisan bill, but until then, I have to oppose the bill. Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Chair, I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Bishop), the chairman of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee.”