On the recordJune 26, 2012
I thank the gentleman. This is the Nation's Capital. We are the Nation's Capital. People from all over the world come here. And I want to be sure--things are thrown around on this floor many times that are not accurate. A large proportion of the New York system was paid for with Federal taxpayer money. This was the agreement that was made by the Government Operations Committee, I think, in conjunction with Congressman Davis, Congressman Hoyer, and others a number of years ago. Congressman Davis is no longer here, but that was the whole sentiment with regard behind it. So I urge Members to vote ``no'' on the Garrett amendment and yield back the balance of my time.
