Bob Filner: “Say welcome home to our Vietnam vets. Let's grant their Agent Orange claims.”

On rollcall 609, I was away from the Capitol due to prior commitments to my constituents. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.''

I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Minnesota, the sergeant major of the United States Congress, Mr. Walz.

On rollcall 537, I was away from the Capitol due to prior commitments to my constituents. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.'' ____________________

I certainly thank the members of the committee and Mr. Bilirakis for working in such a bipartisan manner to protect servicemembers and protect veterans. I think Mr. Bilirakis gave a very comprehensive overview of the bill. Let me just make…