Political Quotes

“This is a good amendment. We accepted Mr. Nugent's amendment earlier this evening, I think for $2 million. For this we accept the amendment. I urge a ``yes'' vote, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Brownley). The amendment was agreed to. {time} 2315 Amendment Offered by Mr. McKinley Mr. McKINLEY. Madam Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 22, line 6, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $1,500,000)''. Page 74, line 7, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $1,500,000)''. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from West Virginia is recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. McKINLEY. Before I get to my remarks, let me join in the thanks for Chairman Wolf and Ranking Member Fattah and for their staffs for all of the hours that they put in here tonight. I have sat here and listened to all of these amendments. I have appreciated the patience you all have exhibited through this. Madam Chairman, many small businesses around the country are struggling to compete against unfair, low-priced foreign imports. They are intimidated by the cost of the legal challenge to push back. The intent and purpose of this amendment is simple. It transfers $1.5 million to the International Trade Commission to provide legal and technical assistance to small businesses seeking a remedy.…”