 The gentleman yields back. With that, we go to Mr. Nichols from North Carolina, and he's recognized for five minutes. Thank you. Thanks so much, Chair Lewis, for being here today. I enjoyed talking with you earlier. The Export-Import Bank plays an essential role in assuring American competitiveness around the globe. Representative Wiley Nichols, he's a Democrat of North Carolina. American companies with the financial tools necessary to export their goods and services globally