I thank the gentlewoman from California for engaging me in this colloquy. As she had just stated, wait times at our ports of entry, both vehicle and pedestrian, have increased in recent years. I would have supported the gentlewoman's…

Reclaiming my time, let me say that I listened to what you said before, and you don't need to be repetitive. I understand your concerns. And quite honestly, they're valid concerns; and I will, as chairman of this committee, with the…

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the consideration of H.R. 2217 and that I may include tabular material on the…

Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. It was 69 years ago this Thursday that more than 9,000 Allied soldiers were killed or wounded during the D-day invasion in Normandy, France. That courageous operation, as well as the…

Mr. Chairman, at this time I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Rogers), the chairman of the Appropriations Committee, who is the former founding chairman of this subcommittee and a former great…

Mr. Chairman, at this time I yield 3 minutes to my colleague from the great State of Texas, (Mr. McCaul), the chairman of the full Committee on Homeland Security. Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Chairman, let me thank my dear friend and colleague from…

Mr. Chairman, at this time I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Aderholt), a former chairman of this subcommittee and currently chairman of the Appropriations Committee's Subcommittee on Agriculture.

Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the distinguished member of our subcommittee, the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Dent).

I rise in opposition, reluctantly, to the gentlewoman's amendment. This is very similar to the amendment that was raised earlier this evening. I expressed my opinion then, and I don't change my opinion. I have a great deal of concern about…

Madam Chairman, we accept this amendment, and I yield the balance of my time to my colleague, Mr. Price.

Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New York (Mr. Engel). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment Offered by Mr. King of Iowa

I thank my friend for highlighting this important program. As a fellow border State Member, I am especially aware of the issues we face with illegal immigration and criminal trafficking across our borders, particularly our southern border…

Madam Chairman, I rise in opposition to this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes.

Madam Chairman, I rise in support of this amendment. I think it's a good amendment, and I have the same concerns that are expressed by the author. I yield back the balance of my time.

I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I appreciate the gentleman from New Mexico for raising this issue. As he has pointed out, the Department has the ability to utilize the incredible scientific resources of our national laboratories. I…

Madam Chairman, we accept the gentleman's amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. Chairman, I do not oppose this gentlelady's amendment. It is my understanding that it's a restatement of current law. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman…

I would like to comment to my colleague from Brownsville that we in Texas are very proud of our ports of entry on the border. They do an exceptional job in a difficult environment. We do need to reduce the wait times. And I'm looking…