They didn't vote ``present.'' I voted ``present'' because I wanted to say to the leader, Mr. Speaker, I am not going to take it or leave it. He wants to make me look like I am not for law enforcement when I have been for law enforcement in the 50 years I have been in public office, without fail--without fail. Mr. McCARTHY. Will the gentleman yield?
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