Gus Bilirakis: “Let me tell you, the speaker on the floor of the House of Representatives in the great State of Florida used to begin…”

“Let me tell you, the speaker on the floor of the House of Representatives in the great State of Florida used to begin his speeches by saying, ``I am fired up.'' I am fired up, Mr. Speaker, because we are going to pass a great bill that promotes America. With the previous bill honoring the 1980 USA Gold Medal hockey team, this is a great day in D.C. and all over the United States of America. In closing, I urge a ``yes'' vote on this particular bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Bean of Florida). The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Bilirakis) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 617. The question was taken; and (two-thirds being in the affirmative) the rules were suspended and the bill was passed. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. ____________________”