Lincoln Diaz-Balart: “I also rise in support of this continuing resolution. As an appropriator, and you have heard it from all of us, this is…”

“I also rise in support of this continuing resolution. As an appropriator, and you have heard it from all of us, this is not the best choice--it is not our first choice--to do continuing resolutions. But this short-term CR is necessary to give the Senate time to move its appropriations bills through the process. In the meantime, Mr. Speaker, this legislation is absolutely critical for our men and women in uniform, for our first responders, for our air traffic controllers, and so many other public servants who keep us safe each and every day. {time} 1445 This legislation also has a limited number of provisions that are, frankly, important to Members on both sides of the aisle. Let me just give you a couple of examples. Disaster response tools are in this CR and extension of flood insurance and relief for the men and women who help put the food on our table, the American farmers. Most importantly, Mr. Speaker, this legislation gives us the opportunity to complete our full-year appropriations bills by November 21. I am absolutely confident that we can finish our bills by this date because we have a bipartisan budget deal that was signed by the President. I am particularly looking forward to working with Chairman Price to finalize a T-HUD bill to address the infrastructure, safety, and housing needs of our great country.…”