John Yarmuth actually said...

It is bizarre to me that for that length of a period of time that republicans continue to raise issues that have no empirical support.

I think a better solution would be to empower this very Committee to fulfill its responsibility in the government funding process.

I certainly can't imagine that it is constitutionally denied.

I view it as a reclaiming of the power of the purse and, therefore, a very positive affirmative act.