Steven Holt: “I appreciate the advice. It is possible that some of my speakers will arrive. I urge that we vote ``no,'' and I reserve…”

I am pleased to yield as much time as he may consume to my colleague from Paterson, New Jersey (Mr. Pascrell).

The legislature of Iowa for the future of our children and our culture has a vested interest and solemn responsibility to stand up for immutable truth.

I ask the Chair the time remaining on each side. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New Jersey has 1\1/2\ minutes remaining, and the gentleman from Washington has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 2, line 3, strike ``(a) Requiring Decisional Transparency With Affected States.--''. Beginning at page…