Chuck Fleischmann: “I was with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse from Rhode Island last night at a dinner, and he was very positive in his support…”

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

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

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

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…