Gus Bilirakis: “Thank you for holding this very important hearing and for the opportunity to discuss my bill, H.R. 271, the Creating…”

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…

We are learning from those experiences, because a law that gets struck down in court does not protect a child.

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…

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