I have read it over. It does correctly reinforce the point this is not creating any new governmental involvement. We don't want anyone to misinterpret this. This is not to increase regulation, not to increase any kind of entitlement or entanglement. I thank the gentleman for this initiative. I very much agree this ought to go on the Record as something that is universally agreed to in the Congress.
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