I appreciate that. Mr. President, the triggering mechanism is on the fund amount. In other words, if they choose the option that it is to provide the funds through a subsequent appropriations bill, and that appropriations bill provides full funds, then again there is no further recourse except to implement and mandate.
Discussing the funding mechanism in relation to appropriations bills.
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