Alan Simpson: “I claim time in opposition, although I am not opposed to amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman…”

I have no further speakers on this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

This bipartisan en bloc was developed in coordination with our colleagues across the aisle. It contains noncontroversial amendments addressing important issues in this bill that have been agreed to by both sides. For example, the…

First, let me say that I am not totally opposed to what the gentleman is trying to do. I think these air tours are important, but I think it is wrong to say they can't place any limitations on them. The gentleman raises the point that they…

I would just say that I am very disappointed that the gentleman doesn't agree with us that we ought to reduce spending because that is what these bills have been doing. Anybody who suggests we are going to stop the debt clock overnight is…