Political Quotes

Mr. Chair, I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Idaho (Mr. Simpson), the chair of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee.

Mr. Chair, 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.

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

Mr. Chairman, as we have been debating the amendments to this energy and water bill, for some of the amendments I have risen in strong support and strong opposition. With all due respect to the gentleman from California, I rise in the…