Phil Gingrey: “I think we ought to, as we go back into our district and talk to middle school students, and explain how this Congress…”

“I think we ought to, as we go back into our district and talk to middle school students, and explain how this Congress works and what's the purpose of authorizing committees and appropriations committees, so they can understand that. This is just a situation where I feel very strongly about standing for the process, not necessarily what's been worked out between Mr. Dicks and Mr. Gordon. I respect both of them, I trust them. I know they will try to work this out. But the more we do this, the more confusing it gets. With all due respect to the chairman, I will not withdraw my amendment, but have a vote on it.”