At this time, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Goodlatte), the distinguished chairman of the Judiciary Committee. (Mr. GOODLATTE asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)

At this time, I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Fleischmann).

At this time, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Stutzman).

At this time, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Illinois, Danny Davis, the cochair of the Sugar Reform Caucus. {time} 1645

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I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The Republican whip. Unanimous Consent Request--H.J. Res. 91

Mr. President, reserving the right to object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Pennsylvania.

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