Nita Lowey: “I am truly disappointed that Secretary Ross believes publicly justifying his budget request is an optional exercise.”

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

I am delighted to yield 5 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Waters), the chair of the Committee on Financial Services.

I am delighted to yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the distinguished gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Wasserman Schultz), the chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies. {time} 1845

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