Steve Womack: “I would just like to be on record as saying congratulations to this agency.”

General Saltzman has a very small entity... but a very important one. His mission is absolutely critical in the country.

I claim the time in opposition to the gentlewoman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Arkansas is recognized for 5 minutes.

Community Development Financial Institutions stimulate economic growth and create and sustain employment opportunities in rural and low-income areas, like a lot of America. The CDFI fund ensures CDFIs are able to provide these underserved…

For the reasons stated previously, I urge rejection of the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.