Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the motion to recommit. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Florida is recognized for 5 minutes.

I think there is strong bipartisan support in this House for the current free trade deal.

Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time for debate has expired. Amendment Offered by Mr. Mica

I would like to inquire as to the balance of time on each side. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Florida has 15 minutes remaining, and the gentleman from West Virginia has 14 minutes remaining.

So when is the CN going to finally be done, number one? And how will you keep the program on track?

Madam Speaker, I have an amendment at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 12, line 4, strike ``through 2011'' and insert ``through 2011,''. Page 15, line…

However, it is really kind of like akin to blocking the sun with your thumb.

the changes vis-a-vis Cuba were minor. However, they have been credited by many as, frankly, helping prop up the regime.

But the issue with you today is making sure that we do not violate the statute. The statute is very clear.

the loosening of the restrictions are, frankly, helping the regime, not hurting it.

Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Mica). The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the ayes…

Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous materials on H.R. 662. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of…

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I come to the floor today to pass the extension of our major surface transportation legislation, that's H.R. 662. I would like to first lead off by informing Members and the Speaker…

Madam Speaker, I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Tennessee, who is one of the primary leaders in the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, the chair of the Highways and Transit Subcommittee, Mr. Duncan.

Madam Speaker, I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Shuster), another leader of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, the chair of the Rail Subcommittee.

I have no further requests for time, and I continue to reserve the balance of my time.

I just want to make it very clear, there is no doubt in my mind that you want freedom for the Cuban people--no doubt in my mind.

One of them happens to be in our hemisphere, and it is the totalitarian dictatorship in Cuba.