Porter Goss: “I just want to say to the distinguished gentleman who brought this point forward that we have been watching and…”

“I just want to say to the distinguished gentleman who brought this point forward that we have been watching and listening very carefully. We agree, at least I agree and I think others do, too, that what he is proposing does strengthen the present expedited rescission process, which is extremely weak. It never requires a vote; doing nothing spends the money. That is too much temptation for almost anybody to overcome, and I think we are proof that that temptation is true and is not overcomeable. I think the gentleman has some good ideas. We have gone back and taken a look at section 904 of the Budget Act and matched that up with the gentleman's title II section under the requirement to make available for obligation and his reliance on the antideficiency process. I believe there is some area to work in there. I do not think it is quite right. I would like to state to the gentleman I hope to work with him in cleaning up the budget process. We would like to take a clear shot at this one for the tough two-thirds disapproval vote, which is primarily our main concern. We are worried about the confusion. I do think the gentleman has some good ideas which are worthy of further attention as we clean up the budget process.”