Nick Rahall: “Well, it is hardly a ringing endorsement. I have been here 30 years, and I have seen administrations endorse legislation…”

“Well, it is hardly a ringing endorsement. I have been here 30 years, and I have seen administrations endorse legislation or I have seen where they wanted to move along the process. Reclaiming my time, the way I read it, although I don't have my glasses, it is to move this process forward. ``The administration strongly opposes revenue sharing . . . '' I am reading now. My eyes just focused. ``The administration strongly opposes revenue-sharing provisions that do not incentivize production and that would reduce Federal receipts relative to current law and have a long-term impact on the Federal deficit. The administration's preliminary estimate is that the revenue- sharing provisions of H.R. 4761 would reduce Federal receipts by several hundred billion dollars over 60 years.'' Is that a ringing endorsement? Is that support of the legislation? Read the English language. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIRMAN. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Pombo), as modified. The amendment, as modified, was agreed to. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. Inslee The Acting CHAIRMAN. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 2 printed in House Report 109-540.”