I appreciate the chairman and ranking member's concerns, but 50 percent of the funds still remain to be used. They are there for that purpose. I think that is sufficient. Last year, 233 of us voted in favor of this amendment in a bipartisan fashion. I think that directs also the will of the House. I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. Cicilline), my good friend and colleague.
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