Political Quotes

Mr. Chair, I rise in strong opposition to this amendment. Cutting funding for the Natural Resources Conservation Service by an additional 8 percent will just, again, make it worse. This is a very important agency. It provides very valuable…

Mr. Chair, I rise in strong opposition to this amendment. As a reminder, the bill already cuts the Food for Peace program by 69 percent from the level passed in the full committee. During a time of increased need and difficult decisions…

Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Oklahoma will be postponed. The Acting CHAIR. The Chair understands that…

Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Self). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 81 Offered by Mr. Burlison The Acting CHAIR. It…