On the recordJuly 13, 2011
Reclaiming my time, I again want to say that Members of Congress should do what I am doing, and I believe it's very critical for us to do so. I have supported over $5 billion worth of cuts in the appropriations bills that we've seen thus far. We are in an economic emergency as a Nation. Creating jobs in the private sector and putting our country back on good economic course and creating a stronger economy and creating more taxpayers by creating those jobs out in the private sector is what is absolutely critical for the future of this Nation. So even though this may sound like a meager amount of money to some Members of Congress, $10 million is still a lot of money, and I support the amendment. I applaud Mr. Royce for bringing it. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Royce). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.
