Howard Berman: “Well, what would that result in? By immediately installing a new government could well mean that we are installing a…”

In this case, I'm pleased to yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the ranking member of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, a longtime member and leader on the Foreign Affairs Committee and a very active legislator on the issue before us today--that…

I have no further requests for time and simply need time to close.

I think it is an appropriate time to recognize the strong and steadfast leadership she has demonstrated over the past 4 years.

I must admit, however, that I hope this hearing will help convince the Chairman and other Members on his side of the aisle to accept and support the agreement that has been reached between the diverse coalition of grower interests and the…