Tom Cole: “Well, thank you very much, Madam Chair. And before I begin my scripted remarks, I want to welcome our friend and our…”

I reserve the balance of my time. Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Quigley), who is a member of the Appropriations Committee.

I think DOGE has performed a really useful function and I don’t think it’s going to disappear.

Long Islanders face some of the highest tax burdens anywhere in the Nation. At the same time, America, with our $38 trillion in debt, needs to start to freeze and cut spending wherever possible. When we deal with these financial issues…

I want to do all 12; I’m crystal clear about that.