Sanford Bishop: “Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.”

Government subsidies, again, always controversial, but in both of your written testimonies, you potentially suggested farmers are going to need some kind of economic assistance.

The budget request before us today represents more than just a set of numbers and allocations. It reflects our Nation's commitment to its veterans.

May I inquire as to how much time is remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Georgia has 24 minutes remaining.

I thank Representative Williams for her remarks. I yield to the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur) of Ohio's Ninth District, my fellow appropriator and a dedicated public servant.