mrs. mcmorris rodgers: thank you, mr. speaker, we yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the chair would be pleased to entertain a motion. mrs. mcmorris rodgers: i 3450u6 that we adjourn. the speaker pro tempore: the question is on adjourning. been some speculation that texas governor rick perry will join the race. [applause] >> thank you. . . i'm jon huntsman and i'm humbled. i've been a governor of the great state of utah. i've been a businessman. i've been a diplomat. i'm the husband of the love of my life. the greatest human being i've ever known, mary kate, for 28 years. i'm the father of seven terrific kids. i'm the son of great parents. who are here with me today celebrating a very important anniversary, including a birthday. i'm from the american west. where the view of america is limitless. with lots of blue sky. i've lived overseas four times where the view of america from 10,000 miles away is a picture of liberty, opportunity, and justice. people secure in their rights and in love with their liberty. people who have done more good for mo

mrs. mcmorris rodgers, of washington. the chair: the gentlelady is recognized. mrs. mcmorris rodgers: i rise in support of this legislation because i believe it sets the important priorities that must be made in order to rein in the runaway spending of previous congresses while still providing funding, important funding, for the agriculture safety net, vital research, oversight. i grew up working on my family's orchard and i know what it's like to pick and eat what you pick and have your family's livelihood depend on the success of your annual crop. for the last 16 years, i have actively engaged the agriculture community in eastern washington to have solutions to ensure farmers remain productive and competitive. the success of farmers in eastern washington and across the nation hinge twon important issues, the ability to adapt and apply cutting edge research and the ability took sess markets. h.r. 2112 for the first time directs a.r.s. to prioritize its research and make the vital investments to see the top priorities implemented. we must remember that it's the americ

mrs. mcmorris rodgers: while we mourn the loss of this american patriot, i rise today to remind everyone that his memory will never be forgotten. we shall remember his legacy, his love and patriotism today and every day. sergeant first class beaty lived behind his parents, his wife karen, who is also in the army, his 17-year-old daughter and 13-year-old son who loved their father deeply. but he also leaves behind something that is more intangible, a legacy of honor for the bravery he displayed and the life he gave in the name of america. may god bless sergeant beaty's family and all of our brave men and women who have answered america's call to freedom. thank you. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady's time has expired. for what purpose does the gentleman from illinois rise? >> to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> thank you, mr. speaker. mr. speaker, i rise today to commend the work of chicago house, an organization in nye district that provides housing, support services and job training to people af