Randy Hultgren: “That statement on the delegation's part was just ludicrous. It did not pass the laugh test, not even close.”

I appreciate Congressman LaMalfa's words. I am next honored to recognize the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Olson).

First, I would like to thank my friend, the ranking member, Maxine Waters, for her kind words. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the gentlewoman from Kansas (Ms. Jenkins), sponsor of the House companion legislation.

I want to thank this bill's sponsors, Rep. Randy Hultgren and Rep. Bill Foster, for their long-standing support of basic research.

It is unacceptable that the Chinese enjoy broad access to the United States while U.S. citizens' access to Tibet is highly restricted.