Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairwoman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, as chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, I rise in support of the appropriations act that we are considering today. The fiscal situation facing the Nation requires Congress to make significant spending reductions while maintaining strong commitments to the safety, security, and well-being of the American people. After tough but fair bipartisan negotiations, we have produced a strong bill that prioritizes everyday Americans while rightsizing the bureaucracy. Make no mistake, Mr. Speaker, many agencies with important missions face reductions under this legislation. We believe it is important to reverse the out-of-control growth of the Federal Government and that is reflected in this agreement. The CJS bill scales back spending by holding most agencies to `23 levels or lower. Agencies must refocus on their core missions and responsibilities. {time} 1315 Despite limited resources, we maintain robust funding that prioritizes the fight against fentanyl, support for local law enforcement, and efforts to counter China by supporting innovation, space exploration, and scientific research. We do this while also utilizing the power of the purse to address the weaponization of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the overreach of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. To that end, the FBI and ATF will be receiving less money than last year.…”