Earl Blumenauer: “I welcome any of my colleagues to run with those suggestions, but I would rather sort of think about this notion of…”

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.

We have $163 billion a year that is not paid by the top 1 percent of American taxpayers.

I can speak confidently for House Democrats when I say we are firmly committed to reauthorization of AGOA and HOPE before their expiration next year.