For the past several weeks, teachers have been gathering to protest widespread cuts in the education budget. In defending the decision, the governor cited a sharp drop in tax revenue. What does the second sentence do?

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For the past several weeks, teachers have been gathering to protest widespread cuts in the education budget. In defending the decision, the governor cited a sharp drop in tax revenue. What does the second sentence do?