Gus Bilirakis: “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.

Why are we forcing families, businesses, and communities to adjust their schedules every spring and fall? The twice-yearly clock change is a relic of the past that no longer reflects the way Americans live.

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.