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On the recordJune 17, 2005
if I may reclaim my time, I want to say to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Gohmert), this is a marvelous amendment. The spirit in which it is offered is exemplary, and it is a very difficult thing to oppose it. But I see a problem with it that needs a little work. But I congratulate him and the spirit in which his good amendment was offered, but I hope it is not accepted in its present form. Mr. Chairman, I yield the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIRMAN. The gentleman from Texas has 1 minute remaining.
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Henry Hyde
Illinois
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