Rob Woodall: “It is going to be a great day. I don't know how your Wednesday has gotten started, but we are now in the throes of…”

“It is going to be a great day. I don't know how your Wednesday has gotten started, but we are now in the throes of budget day. Budget day only happens on the floor of this House once a year, and it is one of those times where I would tell you the House operates as every man, woman, and child across this country believes the House should operate every day. I have the great honor as a member of the Rules Committee and as a member of the Budget Committee of bringing this structured rule to the floor today. Mr. Speaker, H. Con. Res. 71, the rule that we will be debating for the next hour, makes in order every single budget substitute that was offered in the Rules Committee. Now, let me tell you what that means in practical terms. Over the next 2 days, we are going to hear visions laid out for what the American government should spend, what American policies should look like, what the Federal budget should include. Over the next 2 days, we are going to hear visions laid out from every single Member or group in this institution that cared enough about this process to craft a budget of their own. Mr. Speaker, I serve in the Republican Study Committee. I was once chairman of the Budget and Spending Task Force on the Republican Study Committee. I had the honor of crafting a substitute budget to bring to the floor to offer for my colleagues' consideration. Over the next 2 days, any Member who has a voice that needs to be heard has had the opportunity.…”