I reserve the balance of my time, as I'm prepared to close if the gentleman has no further speakers.

I yield myself such time as I may consume. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is just that--a nutrition assistance program--which is designed to provide nutrition assistance to eligible low-income individuals and their families…

I rise to claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Arkansas is recognized for 5 minutes.

I most respectfully oppose the gentleman's amendment. Mr. Chair, the MAP program has been a critical tool for producers in my district to access foreign markets. The program forms a private- public partnership that shares the cost of…

I thank the chairman. I would just like to respectfully oppose the gentleman's amendment. Mr. Chair, this amendment would dismantle one of the most effective diplomatic tools available to the United States. Food for Peace promotes the good…

I thank the gentleman from Mississippi, and I feel like the chairman would certainly be of the mind to work with the gentleman from Mississippi on this if he is inclined to withdraw the amendment.

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, this amendment would statutorily authorize a pilot program at $500,000. It's my understanding that USDA is already doing this without statutory capability. I appreciate the…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I would just like to say, on behalf of the chairman of the Agriculture Committee, I thank the gentleman from Ohio for bringing this good government amendment before us today. Current law states that a…

I thank the gentleman from New York. I had the opportunity to discuss this with the gentleman from Georgia prior to debate. As I understand it, if you are still of the mind and would like to consider withdrawing your amendment, I would…

I thank the chairman and the ranking member for their outstanding work in crafting the 2013 FARRM Bill. I would especially like to thank the farmers and ranchers across rural America for their patience as we work through this long…

I thank the gentleman from Georgia. I again urge a ``yes'' vote on H.R. 742 and yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. Crawford) that the House…

I would like to yield 3 minutes to the lead cosponsor in Financial Services on this bill, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Huizenga).