On the recordJuly 23, 2013
I rise because of 650,000 people in my district; 4,400 employees who serve at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska are being used as political footballs. Programs like the section 526 that we just heard the gentleman from Louisiana discuss mandate that the armed services spend entirely too much money on fuels. Section 526 also bans our military from using other traditional energy sources like oil sands from Alberta, or even coal-to-liquids. So, Mr. Chairman, I rise today to offer my support, though, for the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Flores), who has done this amendment in the past. To me, it's not about who gets the credit or who reaps the rewards, just that it gets done. I'm tired of the Pentagon using civilian workers on base as a political football and then spends the money that they do on fuels. So by working together to cut waste from this bill, like section 526, we can find ways to protect our constituents who have devoted their lives to serving the men and women who wear the uniform. With that, Mr. Chairman, I withdraw my amendment. Amendment No. 39 Offered by Mr. Wittman The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 39 printed in House Report 113-170.
