[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 161 (Monday, October 2, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E924]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                             HON. TOM COLE

                              of oklahoma

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 2, 2023

  Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I voted in favor of Roll Call No. 507, H.R. 
4368, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, 
and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2024, in order for the 
appropriations process to move forward. However, I do have some 
concerns about certain provisions and cuts in the underlying bill. 
Watershed programs, rural energy and broadband grants, and water and 
wastewater projects are just a few programs that are of vital 
importance to my district and need adequate funding. As the 
appropriations process continues, I look forward to working with my 
colleagues to ensure the needs of rural America are met.

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