Maurice Hinchey: “There are a number of bills here in the Congress to try to achieve these designations.”

May I inquire as to the time remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New York has 12 minutes remaining. The gentleman from Texas has 9 minutes remaining.

Thank you very much.

Can you tell us how much time we have left on both sides? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New York has 6 minutes remaining. The gentleman from Texas has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining.

I think it is worth discussing the news that U.S.-Afghan joint military operations have been suspended.