Gus Bilirakis: “It is so vital that we get implementation right the first time, as Ms. Rice said.”

Every person is endowed with inherent dignity and deserves the freedom to live according to their conscience.

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.

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

I encourage a ``yes'' vote, and I congratulate Representative Torres and others for this great bill. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.