Political Quotes

“Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of subtitle G of title XII, add the following new section: SEC._12_. RESTRICTION ON FUNDING FOR THE PREPARATORY COMMISSION FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE NUCLEAR-TEST- BAN TREATY ORGANIZATION. (a) Statement of Policy.--Congress declares that United Nations Security Council Resolution 2310 (September 23, 2016) does not obligate the United States nor does it impose an obligation on the United States to refrain from actions that would run counter to the object and purpose of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. (b) Restriction on Funding.-- (1) In general.--No United States funds may be made available to the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization. (2) Exception.--The restriction under paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to the availability of United States funds for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization's International Monitoring System. The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 431, the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Wilson) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from South Carolina.”