Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that the Boxer substitute amendment be agreed to, the bill, as amended, be read a third time and passed, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, and that any statements relating to this matter be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment (No. 1469) was agreed to, as follows: (Purpose: In the nature of a substitute) Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following: SECTION 1. LEVEES. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and (2) the term ``covered hazard mitigation land'' means land-- (A) acquired and deed restricted under section 404(b) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170c(b)) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act; and (B) that is located-- (i) in North Dakota; and (ii) in a community that-- (I) is participating in the National Flood Insurance Program on the date on which a State, local, or tribal government submits an application requesting to construct a permanent flood risk reduction levee under subsection (b); and (II) certifies to the Administrator and the Chief of Engineers that the community will continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. (b) Authority.--Notwithstanding clause (i) or (ii) of section 404(b)(2)(B) of the Robert T.…”