Donald M. Payne: “The obstruction that has occurred is downright shameful and the American people are tired of it.”

I am pleased to yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Aguilar), the author of this commonsense legislation.

I have no more speakers, and I am prepared to close after the gentleman.

We can then get on to debating the majority's economic plans, like a 30 percent national sales tax or holding the debt limit hostage. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote ``no'' so we can stop wasting time with this nonsense and get…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end, add the following: SEC. 3. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION WITH RESPECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL INJUSTICE…