Christine Quinn: “I also want to go on record as supporting the amendment of the gentleman from New York [Mr. Lazio], here this evening…”

“I also want to go on record as supporting the amendment of the gentleman from New York [Mr. Lazio], here this evening, and I do it knowing full well that this whole discussion, the VA-HUD and Independent Agencies appropriations bill is probably one of the most difficult for all of us to talk about of all the bills we work with. The gentleman from California, Chairman Lewis, has worked tirelessly with all groups in this Congress on both sides of the aisle, from all sections of the country. He has heard our pleas, he has listened to us in private meetings and in public meetings, and I thank him and applaud him for the work that he has done on a difficult, difficult bill. But for those of us who come from local government and have seen section 811 and section 202 work in our towns and villages and counties across the country, disabled and elderly people must have us stand up for them at this time. Mr. Chairman, I want to join those who support the Lazio amendment this evening.”