I would like to yield 2 minutes to the gentlelady from Wisconsin (Ms. Moore).

I will not dwell on the points made by the good lady, but I would like to take this time to discuss for just a moment the process that we've gone through here and the nature of what we are trying to do in crafting another 5-year…

I thank the gentleman for yielding just to note that the ranking member and I have discussed your amendment, and we are supportive.

In closing, I just offer the observation that this en bloc amendment will move us substantially towards completion. I believe we'll continue to work longer this evening. But most assuredly I think now--and the ranking member would probably…

I would say to the ranking member that of course I will work with and cooperate with the ranking member in the minority. We have accomplished so much together in that spirit, and I would be happy to continue to on those particular issues…

I yield 2 minutes to the subcommittee chairman, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Conaway).

I thank the gentlelady and simply want to note for the record that I support this amendment, this bipartisan amendment. We should all vote for it.

That being the case, Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Chairman, I think it's worth noting that, when the Ag Committee put this bill together, a bill which had bipartisan support, overwhelming support from both sides…

I appreciate the gentleman's time, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The amendment is withdrawn. Amendment No. 55 Offered by Ms. Herrera Beutler The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 55…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Clearly the gentleman is working diligently to do good things; and, therefore, I would be supportive of his amendment.

I thank the subcommittee chairman and, once again, outstanding working being done. I would encourage all of our fellow Members of this great body to vote for your wonderful amendment.

This is clearly a very important issue and the gentleman has made great headway on it. Thank you for those efforts. Of course I'm very supportive of what you're endeavoring to do.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. First, let me state the persuasive powers of the gentlelady are to be much respected and appreciated, occasionally even feared. While perhaps not every syllable of her amendments in their present form do…

I seek to claim time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Oklahoma is recognized for 5 minutes.

Mr. Benishek, I appreciate you yielding to me. The gentleman's amendment, by requiring FDA to conduct scientific and economic analysis prior to enforcing these regulations, is a step in the right direction. Simply put, it is a step in the…

I yield 4\3/4\ minutes to the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. Thompson). {time} 1650

I yield to myself, Mr. Chairman, 2 minutes. The ranking member makes very valid points. When you look at the way Federal crop insurance works, it shifts the risk from the Treasury to the private companies to the reinsurers to the farmers…

I yield myself whatever time I may have yet. I would just simply say to my colleagues, the system works. As my colleague also noted, it is critically important that farmers be able to secure their financing. And while ultimately like most…

I would note to my good friend and colleague that I think he is involved here in a good government measure, and I would encourage my colleagues to support the amendment.

I would just note to the gentlelady I think by the expression on my ranking member's face we both agree this is a good- faith effort to try to make something happen. Therefore we would accept the language.

The chair would just note to the gentleman that I think he's got a very interesting concept here. Clearly, we need to talk more about this as we go along. But if my ranking member would nod his head over there, I certainly would be willing…

Reclaiming my time, I thank the gentleman, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I thank the gentleman. I simply want to note, as being an Oklahoman, I have an appreciation for drought issues, and I thank the gentleman for bringing this important topic to our attention. I think we should all vote for the gentleman's…

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, I would simply say that I have the greatest respect for my good colleague from Minnesota, but at the present time and in the present set of circumstances, I must, in good faith…

I wish to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Garamendi).