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Mike Quigley: “In the brief time I have, this doesn't gut the program. It brings it back to its 2015 acquisition schedule. Folks, we…”

On the recordJune 15, 2016
In the brief time I have, this doesn't gut the program. It brings it back to its 2015 acquisition schedule. Folks, we have to prioritize. We can't have three redundancies when we have cut homeland security money by 50 percent in the last 5 years. After Orlando, we should learn to reprioritize what really keeps Americans safe. I encourage a ``yes'' vote. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Quigley). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.
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Mike Quigley
Democratic · Illinois
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Jun 15, 2016

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