Alan Simpson: “Similar to the previous amendment, I appreciate my colleague's passion for this important research and development and…”

“Similar to the previous amendment, I appreciate my colleague's passion for this important research and development and work done in the Water Power Technologies Office. They are each strong advocates, and I recognize their leadership in their States for this important work. Although I could not support this amendment, I would again make the offer that, if the gentlewoman is willing to withdraw the amendment, I would work with her and others to make sure that we have sufficient funding for the Water Power Technologies Office when we go to conference. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.”