Would you be able to tell us, Mr. Chairman, who has the right to conclude debate? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from California has the right to close.
Ed Markey: “Would you be able to tell us, Mr. Chairman, who has the right to conclude debate? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from…”
On the recordFebruary 29, 2012
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