Michael Burgess: “I think he was speaking as to the way the world was a year ago.”

For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time yielded is for…

I am pleased to yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Alford) for his comments.

I urge adoption of the amendment. It is important, with $31 trillion in national debt, that we be good stewards of taxpayer dollars. The gentleman is right. I have pursued this for a number of years, but it is because it is a noble cause…

This is a national emergency. This is something we have got to address and save Americans, 200 every day.