Rob Andrews: “Donald would have been delighted to be here with you this morning.”

I respectfully appeal the ruling of the Chair. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is, Shall the decision of the Chair stand as the judgment of the House?

I do, Mr. Speaker. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from New Jersey is recognized to speak to the point of order.

I thank my friend for the time. Mr. Speaker, there's been an avalanche of talk from both sides, an avalanche of opinion. That's democracy. I think there is one indisputable fact, and that is the one way to end the government shutdown today…

I think you are doing some of the most meaningful work in this Congress by your diligence here, and I am proud to be associated with it in a very minor way after the work you have done.