Peter Visclosky: “I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from California (Mr. Thompson).”

I have no further requests for time on our side, and I reserve the balance of my time.

I ask for support of the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I appreciate the gentleman's concern. The committee has been following the implication of the Department's medical reform efforts closely and certainly shares many of the gentleman's concerns. The committee has requested the Department…

my reason for submitting this testimony is to discuss the vital importance of preserving and promoting Section 219 Environmental Infrastructure authority...