Bud Shuster: “I believe the gentleman's amendment is a sound amendment. I support it. I yield back the balance of my time.”

I claim the time in opposition, although I do not intend to oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I object to the modification. The Acting CHAIR. Objection is heard. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Florida.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 23, line 12, strike ``note(b)(8))'' and insert ``note)''. At the end of title I, add the following…

I thank the gentleman for offering the amendment as he originally intended. I understand he has some conforming and technical corrections he would like to make. We want to work with the gentleman as we move forward. We are willing to…