Political Quotes

“Mr. Chair, I really appreciate the gentleman's concern, but not enough to support his amendment. As he knows, the administration proposed to close the United States African Development Foundation. Given the significant reduction in our subcommittee's allocation, it would be very easy to agree to the administration's request. The bill before us, however, does not close the foundation, but instead doubles the requested amount. If our conference allocation is more generous, then perhaps we can be more generous with the foundation. Until then, however, the bill, as reported out of committee, strikes, I think, the appropriate balance of assistance and diplomacy. Mr. Chair, I urge a rejection of the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Paulsen). The amendment was rejected. The Acting CHAIR. The Chair understands amendment No. 106 will not be offered. The Chair understands that amendment No. 107 will not be offered. Amendment No. 110 Offered by Mr. Yoho The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 110 printed in part B of House Report 115-295.”