mr. hanna: i thank the gentleman for yielding and rise in support of the ryan sense of the house resolution which would improve the 2013 farm bill by reducing insurance subsidies for the wealthiest producers and saving taxpayers almost $1 billion. the senate bill encludes a provision authorized by senator richard durbin and tom coburn to reduce the level of crop insurance premiums for participants with an adjusted gross income over $750,000 by 15%. the amendment was approved in the senate on a bipartisan basis, 59-33. during the house consideration of the farm bill, i offered a companion amendment which was unfortunately not made in order. by supporting this sense of the house, our chamber now has an opportunity to go on record to support this modest, very commonsense reform. the limitations -- the limitation is expected to impact only 1% of the wealthiest farmers in the entire country. the vast majority of farmers in our district will see no change in the level of premium provided by the feder

mr. hanna: thank you, chairman, for yielding. mr. speaker, i rise in support of the water resources reform and development act. i'm privileged to represent rome, new york, where nearly two centuries ago our nation embarked on its first major transportation project, the erie canal. this bill before us creates jobs by updating and re-authorizing water infrastructure projects. it reforms the outdated process that allows projects to be approved by the army corps of engineers. this legislation cuts $12 billion from a backlog of outdated projects. it is fiscally responsible and doesn't include a single earmark. a much-needed departure from past water resources development bills. by passing wrrda, we facilitate trade, keep products moving across america and create jobs in our communities. congress has an opportunity before it today to help america do what it does best, compete. we should seize it. thank you and i yield back the balance of my time. the chair: the gentleman yields back. the gentleman from pennsylvania reserves. the gentleman

general chained our children al and hanna have always given me their unconditional loved and support. i could not have done this without them. i'm lucky to have them. mr. president, i was born and raised in new jersey. it's not just my home state. it's my home in every sense of the word. the honor of representing the people of my state, my friends, my neighbors is almost beyond description. after all, there can be no greater calling for any citizen than to have the opportunity to represent the people of your state in the highest counsel of government. so although the past five months have passed very quickly, my deep sense of gratitude for the opportunity to serve will stay with me for the rest of my life. mr. president, my experience as a member of this body has confirmed what i already twhawts true: every member of the senate is a dedicated public servant. every senator is deeply committed to the work they do. every senator is here because he or she wants to contribute to the centuries-old work of forming a more perfect union. we do not always agree on how this is best accomplished, but a vigorous, respectful debate is critical in a government like