Political Quotes

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. Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chair, every day when I anticipate the Agriculture appropriations bill coming to the floor, I wake up with my usual admonition that this is the day that the Lord has made. Let us…

Mr. Chair, I rise to claim the time in opposition to this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.

Mr. Chair, I have extremely strong opposition to this amendment. If there are not sufficient jobs for people in the State, who are we to take that State's judgment away? The other side is always talking about States' rights. Well, these…