I just want to say, while this bill distributes some highway funds in a way that disproportionately benefits a handful of States, it's important to remind my colleagues that these concerns will be addressed in subsequent legislation. With that, I would like to yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee). (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was given permission to revise and extend her remarks.)
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