Hal Rogers: “Might I inquire as to how much time is remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Kentucky has 11\1/2\…”

Congress has the power of the purse. It has the gravitas and it has the onus and the impetus to act justly for America's stolen children.

I urge a ``no'' vote on the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Thank you for the service to your country that you have performed for many, many years.

My words were not acceptable and I expressed my regret to her, first and foremost.