This account for fiscal year 2018 has already reduced by undreds of millions of dollars how much dollars. Mr. Visclosky how much more are you going to cut . I happen to live in gary, indiana. I dont live in new jersey. I dont live in new york. What i appreciate is that the chairman, the Ranking Member, the members of the subcommittee put together a National Investment bill. This is an investment in our nation. One of the largest metropolitan regions and economic engine. And if we fail to make these types of investments, we are making a fundamental mistake. Particularly given the fact that during the last campaign, we heard a lot about investing in infrastructure and the gentleman is here tonight wanting to further reduce that particular investment. This is an important account to every american citizen. I support the committees position and i am opposed to the gentlemans amendment and i would yield back the balance of my time. The chair the gentleman from florida is recognized. Mr. Dia
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