Rodney Frelinghuysen: “I reluctantly rise to oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New Jersey is recognized for 5 minutes.”

I would be very pleased to accept the amendment. I thank the gentleman from Tennessee for his forethought and concern, which we also share.

I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Carter).

I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Cole), chairman of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Subcommittee on Appropriations.

I am pleased to yield the gentleman from Oklahoma an additional 1 minute.