Political Quotes

Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to this amendment. The Treasury Department has identified significant technical concerns with this amendment. Specifically, the agency has concerns about how the amendment's construction would impact general…

Mr. Chair, I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Wisconsin is recognized for 5 minutes.

Mr. Chairman, the amendment does nothing, and we oppose it. I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. Chair, I am in disbelief over the ridiculously low spending levels proposed by the Republicans in the Agriculture appropriations bill. They slashed funding to 2001 levels, funding from over 20 years ago. That is a 41 percent cut, $10…