Rick Larsen: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. In conclusion, I would ask my colleagues to vote ``no'' on this amendment. I think we have made…”

“Thank you, Mr. Chairman. In conclusion, I would ask my colleagues to vote ``no'' on this amendment. I think we have made a good case. I think folks have heard the argument. Just a final note. The defense business panel that Mr. Shuster of Pennsylvania spoke of, we did travel around the country, talking to small businesses all around the country in many States; and everywhere we heard that this is the program, the Rapid Innovation Fund is the program that they see as most valuable. They want us to keep this in place. I would ask my colleagues to vote ``no'' on this amendment, and with that I yield back the balance of my time. {time} 1530 The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Coffman). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.”