I would like for the motion to be read. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will read. The Clerk continued to read.

Thank you, Chairman Rogers, for giving me the opportunity to speak in support of H.J. Res. 59, which is the FY14 continuing resolution. Of course I think it's very obvious by the comments that the Republicans have made on our side this…

I want to rise in opposition to this amendment, as well. As has been noted here, this was created in 1965 as the ARC, and it has a real proven track record of success in creating economic development in an area of the country that faces…

I know our Temporary Worker Program is very important to agriculture. We do need policies in place to encourage the flow of labor in and out of the country that is legal.

I along with many of my other colleagues believe there is far greater potential for growth of U.S. exports simply because 95 percent of the world's consumers live outside the United States of America.

Thank you, Mr. Under Secretary, and for those announcements, we appreciate your testimony here this morning and for your work at your agency and what you do.

Again, this wraps up our last hearing for the budget for fiscal year 2014. I want to thank all the staff on both sides of the aisle for their work during this hearing process.

I hope we can remedy that.

Not only is this industry a vital part of our national economy...

What role does the MRP mission area have in the technical support of the two ongoing free-trade agreements?

USDA has proposed a decrease in funding for trade and technical assistance but proposed an increase of $725,000 for Lacey Act activities.

Let me associate myself with Ms. Pingree's remarks on fairness for American producers.