Earl Blumenauer: “My colleague has the right to close? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Ohio has 1 minute remaining and has the right…”

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

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.

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.

I deeply appreciate the leadership of my friend from Florida, and his personal experience adds particular impact to his leadership on this. Another tireless champion for rational cannabis reform is Congresswoman Barbara Lee, with whom I…