On the recordMarch 5, 2014
Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the amendment so I can make a few points about this. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from California is recognized for 5 minutes.
Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the amendment so I can make a few points about this. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from California is recognized for 5 minutes.
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Mr. Speaker, may I inquire how much time we have on each side. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from California has 4\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Kentucky has 5\1/2\ minutes remaining.
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Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Cleaver).