Political Quotes

“I thank the gentlewoman from Minnesota for her amendment, as well as the gentleman from Kentucky for his strong advocacy. Supporting our industrial base is a strong priority of mine and our committee's. We think this amendment is a good idea. It sends another message to the bureaucracy that we mean what we say. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Minnesota (Ms. McCollum). The amendment was agreed to. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as follows: Operation and Maintenance, Navy (including transfer of funds) For an additional amount for ``Operation and Maintenance, Navy'', $6,747,313,000: of which up to $160,002,000 may be transferred to the Coast Guard ``Operating Expenses'' account, notwithstanding the provisions of section 2215 of title 10, United States Code: Provided, That such amount is designated by the Congress for Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Operation and Maintenance, Marine Corps For an additional amount for ``Operation and Maintenance, Marine Corps'', $1,871,834,000: Provided, That such amount is designated by the Congress for Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.…”