We have to find a cure.

I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Thompson) so he can explain why the radical coalition that we have also includes the Governors of seven States that don't like this bill.

May I ask, Mr. Chairman, how much time is remaining on either side. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Massachusetts has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from California has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining.

I thank the gentlelady. While this bill directly affects the State of California, even though the State of California opposes the legislation, it is also opposed by representatives of the other western water interests--the State of…

Mr. Chairman, I rise to offer an amendment along with Ms. Matsui and Mr. Thompson. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Amend subsection (a) of section 108 to read as follows…

Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 1 minute. Our amendment is simple. It would ensure that State law is upheld and that the best available science is used when making decisions about the complex California water system. Instead of using…

Would you be able to tell us, Mr. Chairman, who has the right to conclude debate? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from California has the right to close.

I would inquire as to who has the right to close and if the majority is down to its last speaker. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Washington has the right to close.

Mr. Chair, through you, I would prefer to wait until the final speaker for the majority is about to take the podium. I continue to reserve the balance of my time.

I yield myself the balance of my time. The Republican slogan 2 years ago was, ``Drill here, drill now, pay less.'' Today the slogan is, ``Drill here, sell to China, pay more in the United States.'' If all these terminals get built, the…

Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Massachusetts will be postponed. Amendment No. 18 Offered by Mr. Markey The…