Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong support of the gentleman's amendment. As he stated better than I could, as more veterans return from combat, we are seeing their increased involvement in the justice system. The committee established the Veterans court program in fiscal year 2013, and it has increased its funding. I thank the gentleman for offering an amendment. I urge an ``aye'' vote for it. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Connolly). The amendment was agreed to. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as follows: federal prison industries, incorporated The Federal Prison Industries, Incorporated, is hereby authorized to make such expenditures within the limits of funds and borrowing authority available, and in accord with the law, and to make such contracts and commitments without regard to fiscal year limitations as provided by section 9104 of title 31, United States Code, as may be necessary in carrying out the program set forth in the budget for the current fiscal year for such corporation.…”