On the recordFebruary 3, 2010
Mr. Chairman, I'd like to yield 30 seconds to the chairman, the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Gordon).
Mr. Chairman, I'd like to yield 30 seconds to the chairman, the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Gordon).
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