Steven Holt

I appreciate the advice. It is possible that some of my speakers will arrive. I urge that we vote ``no,'' and I reserve the balance of my time.

I say to the gentleman from Washington that we are in the same situation. I was expecting a few other speakers. In not seeing them, I am prepared to close.

I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Gene Green), a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee and someone who is as expert as anyone in this Chamber on oil and gas industry and regulations.

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New Jersey is recognized for 5 minutes.

I am pleased to yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Hoyer), the distinguished whip of the Democratic Party, someone who understands the economic importance of protecting the environment.

I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Dingell), a lifelong stalwart supporter of the environment and of energy production. (Mr. DINGELL asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)

Americans are not well prepared for retirement. I have long believed that the more investment advice available to employees the better. They need more advice, not less; more encouragement to invest, not less. I look forward to continuing…

The societal benefits of food stamps extend far beyond a temporary reduction of hunger pangs. The benefits last for years--even into the next generation. Why on Earth would we consider reducing support for such an important humane and…

I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentlelady from Connecticut (Ms. Esty).

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I thank the gentleman for presenting those numbers, because it's been in the news recently that the immigration bill would actually reduce the deficit. I'm sure a lot of people around the country scratch their head and say, ``How could…