Chuck Fleischmann: “I support your initiatives, and I thank you for appearing before us today.”

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

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