Dick Lugar: “I say simply that the bill we are considering, which came through the House of Representatives and is the basis for our…”

“I say simply that the bill we are considering, which came through the House of Representatives and is the basis for our debate today, does mention food assistance, and does so generously, as a prevention technique. It is mentioned at several points throughout the legislation. So it has not been overlooked. But the amendment that is being offered by my distinguished colleague clearly approaches appropriations language, as opposed to authorization language, and clearly is in violation of the budget we have adopted. In addition, the fact is that once again it amends the basic bill we are attempting to pass tonight, which is very important for Members to consider.”