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On the recordJune 12, 2019
Mr. Cole supports the children. He actually supports funding these programs for the children past this month, something the majority doesn't. Time after time after time, the majority has refused the funding. Now, Madam Chair, there is no need for this amendment because, in 1 month, we can't take care of any children because the majority has refused, time after time after time, to provide funding to take care of these children. And then, Madam Chair, the majority gets up, Members of the majority get up and claim that they are for the children. Sure, we need reporting. But before we need reporting, we actually need funding. We should bring--instead of being here at 1:40 debating a two-line amendment that says just decrease and increase, we ought to be actually debating a supplemental bill. Madam Chair, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Roy).
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Andy Harris
Republican · Maryland

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