At this time, I'd like to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone), the ranking member of the Health Subcommittee, the subcommittee that was responsible for this legislation in its first instance. I ask unanimous consent that Mr. Pallone be permitted to manage the rest of the time on our side of the aisle. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from California? There was no objection.
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