On the recordJuly 29, 2015
I thank the gentleman. Mr. Speaker, let me inquire as to how much time I have remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Hardy). The gentleman has 17 minutes remaining.
I thank the gentleman. Mr. Speaker, let me inquire as to how much time I have remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Hardy). The gentleman has 17 minutes remaining.
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