Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, clearly, this is one of the differences between the two sides of the aisle. This amendment is a double whammy. It weakens the border through lack of physical investment, physical improvement, and capital improvement. I agree with what my colleague from Illinois said. They can't handle it with the present levels of funding with what is coming across the border. The last thing we need to do is try to put more money into dealing with self-imposed impacts that are avoidable. I urge opposition to the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Robert Garcia). The amendment was rejected. {time} 1300 The Acting CHAIR. The Chair understands that amendment No. 15 will not be offered. Amendment No. 18 Offered by Ms. Greene of Georgia The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 18 printed in part C of House Report 118-559.”