Sanford Bishop: “I claim the time in opposition to this amendment. The CHAIR. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.”

I thank the gentleman for his remarks. I yield to the gentlewoman from the Fifth Congressional District, (Ms. Williams).

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today, our country lost a dedicated public servant, as well as our State and the people of the 13th District of Georgia. We lost our friend and colleague, Congressman David Scott of Georgia. David and I served side by side for decades…