DENNIS A. CARDOZA: “should a frugal community have to subsidize a nonfrugal community?”

I want to thank the gentlelady from Ohio, the ranking member on my committee, for her support of this resolution. It's a pleasure to serve with her on the Horticulture and Organic Subcommittee of the Agriculture Committee. I would just say…

Few regions in the Nation are suffering more from the recession than the San Joaquin Valley of California. The three biggest cities in my district--Merced, Stockton, and Modesto--have some of the highest foreclosure and unemployment rates…

Because ultimately, we are put in place to protect the public interest, and if we lose confidence in these markets, it is going to affect our entire economy.

Thank you, Representative Deutch. You are not just a friend but a great colleague. Before she leaves the Chamber, I just want to associate myself with Congresswoman Berkley's remarks. The gentlewoman from Nevada has been a stalwart for the…