Bill Flores: “I appreciate the gentleman's remarks, but I do want to say this: Again, my amendment does nothing to restrict the fuel…”

“I appreciate the gentleman's remarks, but I do want to say this: Again, my amendment does nothing to restrict the fuel choices of any Federal agency, in particular, those of the U.S. military. What it does do, for instance, is to allow the agencies to procure fuel that is refined from oil from Canada oil sands once the Keystone pipeline is built and once those fuels are refined. Today, theoretically, section 526 would restrict the use of those energy resources from our friendly neighbor--I think that is inappropriate--and it also causes our taxpayer funds to be spent less wisely. With that, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Flores). The amendment was agreed to. {time} 1800 Amendment Offered by Mr. King of Iowa”