Political Quotes

Mr. Chair, I oppose this amendment. This amendment would prohibit funding for carrying out the recommendations of the interim report of the USDA Equity Commission. The Equity Commission has made 32 initial recommendations on a range of…

Mr. Chair, 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 Pennsylvania will be postponed. Amendment No. 48 Offered by Mr. Nunn of Iowa The…

Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong opposition to this amendment. As I said in my opening statement, this bill already cuts the Agriculture funding bill back to a level last seen in 2001. Apparently, those cuts are not enough because this…

Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendments en bloc offered by the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Harris). The en bloc amendments were agreed to. Amendment No. 15 Offered by Mr. Biggs The…