I believe we are coming to the end here, and I just want to make a couple of comments. As far as the gentleman from Massachusetts, once again, this will be his last appropriation bill on the floor as the ranking member and a former…

I would be glad to engage in a colloquy with the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Sarbanes) and the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Wolf).

I make a point of order against the amendment because it proposes to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriation bill and, therefore, violates clause 2 of rule XXI. The rule states in pertinent part: ``An amendment…

I make a point of order against the amendment because it proposes to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriation bill and therefore violates clause 2 of rule XXI. The rule states in pertinent part: ``An amendment to…

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Iowa reserves a point of order. The gentleman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes.

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The point of order is reserved. Mr. LaTOURETTE. I thank the gentleman for reserving the point of order. I think when I'm done consuming my 5 minutes, he will…

I make a point of order against the amendment because it proposes to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriation bill and therefore violates clause 2 of rule XXI. The rule states in pertinent part: ``An amendment to…

I make a point of order against the amendment because it provides an appropriation for an unauthorized program and, therefore, violates clause 2 of rule XXI. Clause 2 of rule XXI states in pertinent part: ``An appropriation may not be in…

We had a markup this morning in Appropriations, and I supported an amendment about American content. And I believe that this is probably a very, very good amendment. To be consistent--and I have raised points of order against some things…

I will insist on my point of order. The fact of the matter is this program is not currently authorized. There are no ongoing public works in progress. So, once again, I would insist on my point of order. The Acting CHAIR. The proponent of…

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Iowa reserves a point of order. The gentleman from California is recognized for 5 minutes.