Jody Hice: “I introduced H.R. 5047, the 'Protecting Veterans' Educational Choice Act of 2016.'”

Let me begin by stating clearly that I oppose the underlying bill here. Some of my Democratic colleagues claim that there is no such thing as a deep state, that there are no problems that we have within our Federal employee system. But…

This is not a one-sided issue. It's on both sides of the aisle.

This proposed budget is callous and short-sighted, especially of the people who live in our coal communities.

I hereby remove my name as cosponsor from H.R. 8814. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Courtney). The gentleman's request is accepted. ____________________