Political Quotes

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…

Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to this amendment. This amendment would fully block any rulemaking that the Office of Management and Budget's, Office of Information Regulatory Affairs determines to be significant. Each year that…

Mr. Chair, as I said, we are not debating the merits of the amendment. It is just not appropriate in this bill, period. Mr. Chair, I oppose the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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