G. K. Butterfield: “Would you call that rate of ownership for minorities and women acceptable?”

I would ask my friend from North Carolina to refer to the bill section that refers to voter ID. It simply says this bill sets uniform national standards for States that choose to require identification to vote. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1…

In conclusion, our democracy works best when every voter can make their voice heard.

At this time in the interest of time, I yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Allred), my friend from Dallas, who represents the 32nd Congressional District.

Let me also just say to my colleagues that I had every intention of being with you today.