Todd Rokita: “Reclaiming my time, I thank the gentleman, again, for his concern, but I fail to see how this Capitol can do any better…”

“Reclaiming my time, I thank the gentleman, again, for his concern, but I fail to see how this Capitol can do any better a job in solving the problem than the gentleman's State capitol or at the local level. The government that governs best is the government that is closest to the people, and that serves this situation well. Having nothing further to offer on this, Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Castro). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.”