Nita Lowey: “Whenever my friend is ready to sit down, I am happy to work with him. I yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from…”

I am very pleased to yield 5 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone), the chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, a member of my class in the Congress.

We must address this situation head-on.

I am delighted to yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentlewoman from California (Ms. Pelosi), the Speaker of the House.

I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. Schrier).