Earl Blumenauer: “If I have more time later, I would be happy to be involved in a colloquy with you on this.”

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 have 190 days left in Congress, so I have been spending time on issues that bring people together rather than divide them.

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 find this hearing very meaningful.