Nick Rahall: “I yield myself such time as I may consume. (Mr. RAHALL asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)”

I am very happy at this time to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Peterson), a strong supporter, the cosponsor of this legislation, original cosponsor of it, and the ranking member of the Committee on Agriculture.

On Monday, the EPA is expected to unleash what is essentially a Federal cap-and-trade proposal aimed at our Nation's existing coal-fired power plants. I will oppose this rule, as it will adversely affect coal miners and coal mining…

I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Napolitano) and thank her for her help on the conference committee as well. (Ms. NAPOLITANO asked and was given permission to revise and extend her remarks.)

I assume the chairman has the right to close. Is that right? The SPEAKER pro tempore. That is correct.