I ask unanimous consent to speak for 5 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

You could go back, though, and get the committee some cost comparisons for testing in the past and supply them to us on the record.

I think probably the chairman would want you to get back to us about how we can be helpful in pushing the timeline.

Indeed, unmet needs at just our existing land ports total an estimated $6 billion.

So, you would have us believe that the entire reduction is because of the drawdown of the boots on the ground in Afghanistan and related resources.

I am just trying to reconcile in my head just some things.

Unfortunately, port of entry infrastructure and staffing has not kept pace with the demands of this robust travel and commerce.

the production of farm-raised catfish is very important to my state and the antidumping action against imported catfish from Vietnam is critical to rural jobs in the domestic industry.

On this committee, we are fortunate to have Members who represent districts on our Northern and Southern Borders and know first-hand the importance of having sufficient infrastructure and staffing at our ports of entry.

Madam Chair, thank you.

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I have no more speakers, and if the gentleman from Pennsylvania has no more speakers, I am prepared to close.

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