Henry Bonilla: “we have worked on this language, and I have corrected some problems we had with it. And we are happy to accept the…”

I will be very brief. The gentleman is sincere in his effort in bringing this amendment forward year after year after year, and the majority of House opposes it year after year after year; and once again we oppose it today. Mr. Chairman, I…

I reserve the point of order and claim time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIRMAN. The gentleman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes.

to begin the position of those opposed, I yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from Connecticut (Ms. DeLauro). Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong opposition to the gentleman's amendment and want to say a few words about the work…

I know the gentleman is going to speak on his amendment, but I just want to let the gentlemen know that we are happy to accept the amendment and move forward with the vote as soon as he would like. The Acting CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the…