mr. speaker , let me reiterate what i said about nitpicking and arcane rules . 
this whole bill is a violation of the rules of the house except for the fact that it says in the bill it does not violate the rules . 
so telling us that we should have respect for the rules , my colleagues ought to show some respect for the good sense of the american people , for common sense . 
this whole bill is a violation of the rules without a waiver . 
is that not true , mr. chairman ? 
would this bill be a violation of the rules if there was not a waiver involved in the rules ? 
as i said , the rules are being used to damage common sense and to damage our nation 's security and damage our health care to our veterans . 
i think it is a disgrace to use those rules for these purposes . 
