So that no one listening to this debate is confused, this vote has nothing to do with DR-CAFTA, it has nothing to do with free trade, it is simply are we going to continue as part of the World Trade Organization. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from California (Mr. Thomas), the Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. (Mr. THOMAS asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)
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