I want to give my gratitude to the gentleman from Montana for not calling for a roll call vote on the bill to honor Colonel Rasmuson. I think the heart of the Freedom Caucus has grown three times, just like the heart of another character near the Eve of Christmas. Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman and the Freedom Caucus, and I reserve the balance of my time.
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