Mike Bost: “It is an accurate appraisal to say that a whole lot of farmers and ranchers from across the country are living on loans.”

I have no further speakers, I am ready to close, and I reserve the balance of my time.

No veteran is going to have their benefits reduced.

At this time, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Van Orden), who is the chief sponsor of the bill.

May I inquire of the Chair as to how much time is remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Miller-Meeks). The gentleman from Illinois has 4\1/2\ minutes remaining.