Eleanor Holmes Norton actually said...

this is merely a courtesy. So, I support the Ranking Member's change so that, as a courtesy, any member could be waived on.

I support this amendment. Again, I call to the attention of the committee that the Congress is evenly divided.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. May I also applaud the extraordinary role you have played as chair on this committee.

I'm proud that since Democrats took the House four years ago, we have advanced critical legislation to protect and expand the rights of the ...