Nydia M. Velazquez: “May I inquire as to how much time each side has. The CHAIR. The gentlewoman from New York has 3 minutes remaining. The…”

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong opposition to this reckless Republican funding bill. Republicans claim that this is a clean CR, but the facts tell a different story. This bill slashes $23 billion…

the SBA is supposed to serve American small businesses, full stop--not just in certain cities, not just when it is politically convenient, but everywhere for everyone. This bill doesn't meet that standard. It will rip support away from…

I am in support of this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on H.R. 832, and I yield back the balance of my time.