Bill Flores: “I have enjoyed the debate tonight and I appreciate the comments of the gentleman. I would say this. This amendment does…”

“I have enjoyed the debate tonight and I appreciate the comments of the gentleman. I would say this. This amendment does not do any of those things that he said it would. It does not prevent and does not restrict the ability of the Federal Government or the Department of Defense to purchase any alternative fuels--it does not restrict those--including biodiesel, ethanol, or other fuels from renewable resources. So it does not do any of those things that would prevent the flexibility of the Department of Defense in acquiring fuels. As a matter of fact, it helps the Department of Defense have more flexibility. With that, I urge my colleagues to support this a amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time”