I would argue that of the $655 billion that we've already had to borrow, you're taking some of that money and applying it to this program so, again, borrowing money from the Chinese.
Todd Tiahrt: “I would argue that of the $655 billion that we've already had to borrow, you're taking some of that money and applying…”
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The speaker is discussing the implications of borrowing funds for a specific program.
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I was just curious as to which line this amount was coming from and where it is going to because the amendment I have just says it decreases $1 million and it increases $1 million.
So, Mr. Chairman, as I understand this, what the gentleman from Utah is doing is his very best to represent the interests of his State. And what the gentleman from Colorado is doing was try to represent the best interests of his State. So…
I believe, in my estimation, I am waiting for confirmation from the Congressional Budget Office, that it will be out of order.
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