Gus Bilirakis: “I think we made a great deal of progress today.”

I have no further speakers, and I am prepared to close after Mr. Pallone. I reserve the balance of my time.

Establishing permanent daylight saving time would provide families with more usable daylight hours in the evening, giving people additional opportunities to spend time outdoors.

Every person is endowed with inherent dignity and deserves the freedom to live according to their conscience.

In closing, I encourage a ``yes'' vote on this particular bill. Again, I commend Representatives Trahan and Carey. I yield back the balance of my time.