I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, all these children are asking for is an opportunity to succeed. I had difficulty hearing in the classroom. I don't know how I got through, but I did. I had a hard time seeing the blackboard. I don't know how I got through my math, but I did. Again, this is why we are here: to make a difference.
Gus Bilirakis: “I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, all these children are asking for is an opportunity to succeed. I had…”
On the recordOctober 3, 2017
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