I would simply say, Mr. Chairman, with all due respect, that the decision concerning the admissibility of this amendment is made by the chair. If the chair is in doubt as to whether the amendment is admissible, he can consult committee members if he so wishes. If he's clear that the amendment is out of order, he can rule that way; if he's not, presumably he'd give the benefit of the doubt. But it's the chairman's call.
On February 15th, 2007. See this statement in context.