Ernest Istook: “the President was given the opportunity to present witnesses or evidence which would dispute the facts”

Despite my great sympathy for the amendment offered by the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Hefley), I cannot support it. This particular bill, were it subjected to across-the-board cuts, would find that we have significant cuts and reduction…

I rise in support in particular of the section on transportation, treasury, and independent agencies, which is included as division F of this bill. This is the first time that this body packaged together this particular grouping of…

like millions of Americans, I want to pay tribute to President Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States. I have shed many tears this week, because I loved Ronald Reagan, and I know how much he loved this country and the…

Mr. Chairman, I believe this is an amendment that is a wolf in sheep's clothing. We heard from its sponsor that this is supposedly to stop people from being arbitrary; to stop people from setting some arbitrary quota, as they call it. The…