John Fleming

The only reason to have done that was to foreclose the possibility that Trump could run for re-election.

I find this unsettling, because it is the security of our economy and job system that makes our country the land of the American Dream.

Oh, absolutely, no question. But then you always have to apply that to over time, some places get hit three or four times over a decade.

Shouldn't we be reducing Federal spending and letting people keep more of their money?

To present a responsible budget that addresses the highest priorities, the President has recommended the elimination of numerous programs.

A strong economy is critical to helping communities hit by natural disasters get back on their feet.

As you know, unemployability levels are at historic lows today, not least of which is because of the deregulation and the reduction in taxes that have so much stimulated the economy.

Yes, sir, I certainly agree with that, with this caveat.

There is no question about it, EDA does fantastic work, and I will be 110 percent committed to its success, efficacy, and efficiency while I am leading it and while it is funded.

Congresswoman, budgets are about priorities, and this administration has a different set of priorities than the last one.

I am fully committed to supporting all the work and the mission of EDA as long as it remains in existence.

For every Federal dollar spent, we get $15 of private investment in turn.

I have become a huge supporter in terms of the work done and accomplished, a fan, in fact, of the many good things that EDA has done since 1965.

I do support the President's priorities, I support his budget, and that does include the elimination of EDA.

President Trump has made restoring economic prosperity to all parts of this great Nation a priority, and under his direction, we have seen manufacturing jobs return and employment increase to levels not seen in decades.

I have absolutely no plans to disrupt that or any other district office.

In fact, Louisiana is losing I believe, I am not absolutely certain about this, but something in the area of an acre a day of coastline.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 3, line 13, strike ``; and'' and insert a semicolon. Page 3, line 15, strike the period at the end and…

What the Federal Government gives, it can certainly take away; and Federal agencies are once again contradicting each other, a recurring theme under this and prior administrations.

Achieving these objectives will help give the Federal Government the metrics to improve our environment while allowing California's farmers to provide food and fiber to our Nation and the world.

The so-called most transparent administration in history is anything but.

Today's hearing is about fostering government accountability and restoring balance to a region devastated by natural and man-made drought.

Isn't the problem, in fact, it doesn't matter how much money you throw at, it doesn't matter who you put in charge, if you don't hold people accountable for their actions or lack of actions, you are never going to get good results.

I have never heard of a system that advocates for the employee over the patient.