Brady Statement

11/30/11 Committee Funding Hearing

Thank you, Chairman Lungren, for having this hearing today. It’s always a pleasure to see and hear from the chairmen and ranking members at the other committees and to review what they have been up to this session.

These oversight hearings are always important, but especially so this year as we examine the effects of the previous cuts and consider additional reductions for 2012.  

As a Ranking Member, my top concern is the fair treatment of the minority at each Committee. I’m fortunate to have a strong working relationship with my counterpart here. When I was Chairman during the two preceding Congresses, I saw no reason to interfere with the minority’s control of their one-third of the budget, and Chairman Lungren has extended me the same courtesy.

I hope that each committee has fairly applied the one-third rule. Where conflicts have arisen, I believe that this Committee will be able to help resolve them.