--and germane, Mr. Chair.
Given that fact, it seems to me that saying the letter didn't provide a specific explanation, unless we are going to add something and say that “as is typical in such cases, the letter did not provide a specific explanation” as to why.... I would be willing to move an amendment to that effect, but I think that would reduce our ability to complete our report and get it back to the House in time to deal with the subject matter.
So let me just say that on this basis I oppose the motion as amended and suggest that we return to the original wording of the proposed amendment. We'll simply remove the last sentence.