I would hope we would be able to work this out. I do not know if we will add to the $204 million, but we certainly can take this $5 million if the gentleman thinks it is this important. He has been involved in this for so long. We will try to work it out. Otherwise, we go to a vote, and whether you win or not, I do not know; but the point is, we will try to work it out.
Discussing potential funding adjustments during a House debate.
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