mr. minnick: mr. chairman, i yield myself such time as i may consume. mr. chairman, i yield myself such time as i may consume. the chair: the gentleman is recognized. mr. minnick: i ask unanimous consent to modify my amendment. the chair: is there objection? the clerk will report the modification. the clerk: modification to the amendment offered by mr. minnick of idaho. page 6 after line 9 insert the following -- b, nonowner occupied commercial real estate loans. the chair: is there objection? without objection, the amendment is modified. the gentleman from idaho. mr. minnick: mr. chairman, this amendment, while short in length is extremely important to the commercial banking industry and to small business and my state and all of the -- all of the united states. what it does is adds commercial real estate to the category of assets that can be covered by small business loan guarantees. . and increases the amount of those assets up to $10 million. this is -- this allows a category of assets that is now

mr. minnick from california -- excuse me -- the gentleman from idaho for two minutes. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from idaho is recognized for two minutes. mr. minnick: madam speaker, i thank the gentlewoman from california and extend her an invitation to come to idaho anytime, madam chair. you'd be a good addition. madam speaker, i rise in support of house resolution 879, celebrating the goals and ideals of american education week. public schools are the backbone of america's democracy and the key to our continuing competitiveness in the 21st century global economy. in 2010 the 89th american education week will take place november 14 through november 20. each day will spotlight the importance of providing every child in america with a quality public education from pre-k through college. as federal legislators, we must continue to support american public education and make it the very best in the world. dedicated american educators, teachers, principals, administrators and the trade organizations work tirelessly to serve communities throughout the nation wit