Cliff Stearns: “I support government regulations that equate to effective protection of the public's health and safety.”

The Chair now recognizes the president of the United States Association of Former Members of Congress, the Honorable Martin Frost of Texas, to address the Members.

Mr. Frost and Mr. Boustany have been elected president and vice president of FMC. Congratulations to you both. Martin, at the risk of having the Speaker's chair be vacant for a minute, I would like for you to join us here at the rostrum to…

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

Mr. Frost, thank you very much, and I would also indicate the former members of the European Union are all accounted for and present here, and we welcome all of them here especially. I want to thank all of you for joining us today. As I…