Chuck Fleischmann: “Thank you, Madam Chair and Ranking Member Simpson. Madam Secretary, I have been taking some very meticulous notes, and I…”

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.

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

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

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