In fact, we have a monologue by the gentleman from Indiana, the chairman, last year on that very point. He asked the Department of Energy and they said specifically that they did not believe that they could authorize $210 million unilaterally; that they felt like the most they could give to the State in cash was $145 million, but they could support the $65 million for the cancer treatment center if it passed peer review.
Discussing funding limitations for a cancer treatment center during a House floor debate.
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I think that Mr. Flores and Mr. Shimkus have done a very good job in trying to patch together a compromise bill that's good politics.
You can tell that you have been president of a national organization. I am throwing you softballs, and you are being very ecumenical.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I want to thank you, sir, for appearing voluntarily without subpoena and standing or sitting there all by yourself.
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