Chairman. the 10percent acrosstheboard cutting amendment of the gentleman from Ohio [Mr. TRAFICANTJ will cut a total of $1.487 billion from this bill. In short. Mr. Chairman. it would gut the bill. completely dislodge the compromise reached with the administration and seriously threatens many of our most important foreign aid programs. My amendment cuts 2 percent from the bill. but exempts all earmarks. as well as funds. in the bill for Africa. the Peace Corps. migration. refugee assistance. Export Bank. antiterrorism. antinarcotics. as well as mandatory programs in the bill. This substitute has the effect of cutting $140 million from the bill and is the most responsible approach.