Cliff Stearns: “I am going to wrap up here. I did not intend to get into this kind of debate. Mr. Speaker, only to make my point, as a…”

Next, we will elect our Executive Committee. I automatically join the Executive Committee in my capacity as past president. The secretary and treasurer are each elected to a 1-year term, with eligibility for another 1-year term. The…

The president and vice president each serve a 2-year term and are term-limited to a single term. The candidates are: For vice president, Charles Boustany of Louisiana. For president, Martin Frost of Texas. All in favor of electing these…

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.

Barbara, thank you very much. And thank you, Members, for your confidence. I think in light of the hour here, we will go right directly to honoring our past president and our vice president. Pete, if you will give me the plaques, I would…