Earl Blumenauer: “May I inquire as to how much time each side has remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Oregon has 1\1/2\…”

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

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

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.

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.