Political Quotes

“For a point of clarification, I would just point out the statutory deadline for the weatherization program and the State Energy Program is on March 31 of any given year, in this case 2012. So, of course, it's not all spent yet. There is expected to be an accelerated spending on these investments that are made. The drawdown on those moneys will come in an accelerated way. But also the intent was a 3- year spend-out. And I think if we pull the rug out from these job creators at this stage, we stand to reduce employment among our private sector contractors, our builders and renovators. What I had seen in New York, especially with the State Energy Programs, they had a 3-year waiting list. There is a great deal of good that comes from this program, and I think everyone in this Chamber is well served by investment in this program. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New York (Mr. Tonko). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.”