Gus Bilirakis: “it requires 'the willing suspension of disbelief' to believe that our strategic interests are advanced by withdrawing…”

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

This is a great deal. These bills aren't high- profile bills, but they are very important. They affect our constituents directly, and we have to stay ahead of the crooks. Mr. Speaker, in closing, I encourage a ``yes'' vote on this bill…

I commend Representative Houchin and Representative Kelly on this bipartisan bill. It is necessary that we pass this. In closing, I encourage a ``yes'' vote, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is…

I appreciate the remarks of the gentlewoman from Illinois. I just want to say it has been great working with Representative Schakowsky on a number of bills over the years. She has really been very cooperative, and we are doing good things…