I hope that regular order comes about and we have Chairman Rogers here and we had Ranking Member Lowey who I think would do it if possible.

I think we are going to be at least part of the fiscal year in sequestration.

I voted no for it because it was a bad idea then.

I think if that is the minimal request that we get those reports, I think that would be helpful.

It is my belief that this is a political process. As much as we don't want to admit it, it is.

I started with that: this is a political process. I think every administration does it.

I would hope you would continue to put them in the high-risk area because we still have great problems.

I would hope that when the national plan is provided that we are able to at least give you some of our comments.

I still would like to get your thoughts on this development of a plan.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and sorry for being late, but other hearings get in the way.

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I rise before you today to pay tribute to a man who has been a lifelong example of the courage and patriotism of the Latino soldier, Mr. Silvestre Herrera.

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