Sam Farr: “Thank you for your service.”

In reclaiming my time, I thank the chairman. I really appreciate those kind remarks.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California will be postponed. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as…

We will take our chances down the road, even if that may mean a much steeper cost in terms of American blood and American treasure.

My daughter is on the way with my grandkids, who are trying to watch this. Maybe we can delay it a little more than that. Madam Speaker, I want to thank Ms. Lofgren for her leadership in the California delegation. She is the head of the…