Political Quotes

“I would just say I started coaching Little League at 16, and I continue to do that today, and I continue also to mentor. I would just say that as we look at the budget and we try to do things to bring the budget back into balance, we keep leaving out the point of return on investment. And if we continue to invest in things that are going to give us more than a one-to-one return, then we are actually gaining a benefit that will allow us to cut down the deficit. And then I would just quickly add in the spirit of bipartisanship and working together that it is almost like the field of dreams for the Bureau of Prisons. If you appropriate it, they will spend it. And if they build it, they will fill it. We don't want to do that when we have a greater avenue, I think, to put our youth on a better path and not only save money, but create less victims of crime. So with that, I would just remind all of our Members that I hope we continue to work together. And we should really be careful here because the life you save may be your own. I thank the chairman for his cooperation, and I ask unanimous consent to withdraw the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Louisiana? There was no objection. Amendment Offered by Mr. Meadows”