Howard Berman: “Just yesterday, I met with the delegation of Vietnamese Americans led by our former colleague, Congressman Joseph Cao.”

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…

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

At the point where I am recognized, I will be also seeking unanimous consent for the same kind of referral of time to your control.

Considering the support for that agreement all across the farming community, I am not sure why we would craft something completely new that is opposed by important members of that community.