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I don't have any further speakers if the gentlewoman is ready to yield back. Madam Chair, I reserve the balance of my time.

I have no further speakers on this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to this amendment which seeks to eliminate funding for the National Endowment for the Arts. While I support the gentleman's spending, this bill already significantly…

I support this amendment and hope that Members will vote for it. I yield back the balance of my time. Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, I support this amendment and urge Members to pass it. I yield back the balance of my time.