I understand that the Budget Committee would retain authority for making estimates for the purposes of determining the levels of mandates, but some may still have a question about the impact of striking the Governmental Affairs Committee's role. By striking the Governmental Affairs Committee's role in the bill, are we now giving the Budget Committee the authority to determine what constitutes a mandate?
Discussing the implications of changes to committee roles in budgetary legislation.
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You are correct. Station projects such as those you described on the Charlotte-Greensboro-Raleigh line are important examples of critical investments envisioned in this legislation.
I appreciate that. But let me add, you have been there, not from the beginning but you have played a major role in bringing about this world trade situation. I congratulate you and thank you for your leadership. Time is running out.
But aren't we better off and don't we have a better chance of bringing more responsible leaders to the front if we work with them and do not alienate them?
My own personal experience is that significant progress is being made. Let me give one illustration. When I was there the first time, an individual could not move from Beijing to another region.