Chuck Fleischmann

You stepped up at a time when we really needed a hero to lead TVA.

In closing, I urge strong support of this great bill. This bill helps all of America regain energy dominance. It fulfills the great agenda that President Trump has set out not only for nuclear but for energy. It is a bill that helps all…

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding me time. Mr. Chair, I respectfully rise to oppose the amendment. While I completely understand some of the frustrations my colleagues may experience with some of the dealings with the executive branch…

For the same reasons with the previous amendments, I respectfully urge a ``no'' vote, and I yield back the balance of my time.

For the same reasons as the previous amendments, I respectfully urge a ``no'' vote. I yield back the balance of my time.

My objections to this amendment mirror my objections to the previous amendments to cut funding for regional commissions. I respectfully urge a ``no'' vote on the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

This regional commission helps distressed communities across Alaska with basic infrastructure, like water and sewage systems and power generation. For similar reasons as the previous amendments, I respectfully urge a ``no'' vote, and I…

I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Tennessee is recognized for 5 minutes.

While I appreciate my colleague's interest in keeping the Federal spending in check, I would note that the 12 bills reported by the Appropriations Committee collectively adhere to the Fiscal Responsibility Act. How funds are allocated…

I claim the time in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Tennessee is recognized for 5 minutes.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania will be postponed. Amendment No. 46 Offered by Mr. Perry The Acting CHAIR. It…

I claim the time in opposition. Mr. Chairman, this amendment would cut funding for the Appalachian Regional Commission, which supports hundreds of cost-shared projects, partnering with private industry to bring needed jobs to this…

Much like the gentleman's last amendment, I respectfully think the result of his amendment would be the opposite of his intent. There is no new loan authority provided in this bill. Existing title 17 loans, however, will be repaid for many…

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Tennessee is recognized for 5 minutes.

While I appreciate my colleague's interest on these issues, my view is steadfast and the same as it was last year when a similar amendment was offered. Threats to the United States have changed and technology has advanced, but our ICBM…

This bipartisan en bloc amendment was developed in coordination with the minority. It contains noncontroversial amendments addressing important issues at the agencies funded in this bill that have been agreed to by both sides. Mr…

Our Nation's strategic defense rests on a strong nuclear deterrent.

One of my strongest priorities in Congress has been, for years, nuclear energy, all aspects of nuclear energy.

Let's face it, we serve in very arduous times. There are very strong ideas on both sides and different avocations.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Montana will be postponed.

I claim time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Tennessee is recognized for 5 minutes.

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding to me. Mr. Chair, as with the previous amendment, I fully understand and appreciate my distinguished colleague's frustrations. However, I respectfully disagree that reducing the salary to a dollar is…

I hold my dear colleague and friend from Texas in the highest esteem. I think he is one of our brightest and best Members, and he has served so well on the Energy and Commerce Committee. It is a pleasure and privilege to serve with him. I…

I thank my ranking member for yielding to me, and I did hear both of my colleagues. Respectfully, I disagree with this amendment. I do not think that attempting to reduce salaries to a dollar is likely to address this problem, and it may…