G. K. Butterfield: “Thank you, Mr. Lewis, for your very powerful statement. I think it speaks volumes and clearly explains the issue that we…”

I listened very carefully to the gentleman from Arkansas, and I respect his position, but I just want to remind my colleagues that in my State and most States these organizations that are not nonprofits who care about the environment and…

Thank you for the incredible work that you do in the House of Representatives.

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.

I say to the gentleman that I am prepared to close. Mr. Davis is my friend, and I want the world to know that. I reserve the balance of my time.