<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Brady Statement</p> <p>11/30/11 Committee Funding Hearing</p> <p>Thank you, Chairman Lungren, for having this hearing today. It&rsquo;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.</p> <p>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. &nbsp;</p> <p>As a Ranking Member, my top concern is the fair treatment of the minority at each Committee. I&rsquo;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&rsquo;s control of their one-third of the budget, and Chairman Lungren has extended me the same courtesy.</p> <p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>