I know the courtesy of this House, Mr. Speaker, and we are not supposed to direct our remarks everywhere; so let me amend my remarks. Mr. Speaker, there are within the White House two individuals who I believe are responsible. So, Mr…

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Indeed, we do have an extraordinary country. Down through the last 230 years, this Congress has met, has discussed, decided, voted upon, and set in place policies that advanced our country. And we are so very fortunate, all of us…

I thank the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur) and the gentleman from New York (Mr. Tonko) for joining us. I can assure you, we will be back. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. ____________________

I thank Mr. Tonko very much. It is always a pleasure and learning experience to be on the floor with Mr. Tonko. I now yield to the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur). We are about to wrap it up as we are nearly out of time.

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