Gus Bilirakis: “And my original bill had a 'shall' as opposed to the 'may.' Why do you think it is so important to--if that is your…”

I am here to talk about my good friend, an outstanding leader, Chairwoman Rodgers. We are going to miss her. I am glad we can gather today, actually this evening, to recognize the outstanding leadership of Energy and Commerce Committee…

In closing, I encourage a ``yes'' vote in the memory of Bill Pascrell who did such a wonderful job on this particular issue. I am glad we are getting it across the finish line. Mr. Speaker, I encourage a ``yes'' vote on this bill, and I…

This is a bipartisan bill. As far as I am concerned, it is a no-brainer. We need to get it over to the Senate as soon as possible to save lives. Mr. Speaker, in closing, again, I encourage a ``yes'' vote on this particular bill, and I…

I urge a ``yes'' vote. I thank my colleagues, Representative Castor from the State of Florida, and, of course, Mr. Balderson from the great State of Ohio for sponsoring the bill. Mr. Speaker, I urge passage, and I yield back the balance of…