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Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 4:15 p.m., adjourned until Friday, October 4…

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I also want to highlight just a few of those letters of support.

I would like to thank you, Mr. Chairman, for scheduling today's hearing and for accepting the request to invite our Mayor from the city of North Las Vegas.

I want to thank my colleagues in the Congress for their leadership and support of this important bipartisan bill.

The immigrant story is the American story. We have always been a Nation of immigrants.

It is an honor for me to speak here today on behalf of over 5,500 employers in southern Nevada.

Phonetically, Mr. Chairman.

H.R. 2015 presents a very unique and balanced opportunity whereby the preservation of our past can be an economic driver of the future.

It is a home run for our State, both economically and at the same time protecting that treasure that exists underground out there.

I know Congressman Amodei and I both, having served on this committee, on a number of occasions have wanted to have the opportunity to show how partnerships can work.

I am joining the entire Nevada delegation in support of this bill because its provisions will certainly affect people who live throughout the valley.

H.R. 1846 will ensure the museum can reach an even wider audience and continue telling this uniquely American story.