Tom Latham: “We have to have fairness in this, Mr. Secretary, and it is just not fair.”

I withdraw my reservation, and I rise in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Iowa is recognized for 5 minutes.

I make a point of order against the amendment because it proposes to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriation bill and, therefore, violates clause 2 of rule XXI. The rule states in pertinent part: ``An amendment…

We would be happy to accept the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

The gentleman makes a very compelling argument, and we would accept the amendment.