He did not make it here. I was accommodated. I used my time, and then the chairman goes ahead, and this is typical of the way in which you turn things. The chairman goes ahead and then, in inference, accuses me of sandbagging the operation. And the only way I could have not had this extended was to cut off Members who, under the rules of the House, have every right to carry on debate under the 5-minute rule. That is all I want to point out.
Addressing accusations of obstructing debate during a House session.
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