Political Quotes

“My amendment inadvertently contains a numerical drafting error that would increase spending. Therefore, I ask unanimous consent that my amendment be modified with the form that I have placed at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the modification. The Clerk read as follows: The amendment is modified to read as follows: Page 247, line 17, insert ``(increased by $5,000,000) (reduced by $5,000,000)'' after the dollar amount. The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from New Hampshire? There was no objection. The Acting CHAIR. The amendment is modified. The gentlewoman is recognized for 5 minutes.”