Earl Blumenauer: “``. . . but the Congress may by law vest the appointment of such inferior officers, as they think proper, in the…”

These things aren't going to get enacted into law, they are not going to make a difference to the American people. It is a distraction, it is a sideshow.

I seek the time in opposition to the amendment, although I am not opposed to it. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Oregon is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

But reauthorizing the programs without improving them is a missed opportunity.

House Democrats have collectively shown an impenetrable commitment to the people of sub-Saharan Africa and Haiti.