I want to again thank the chairman and thank Mr. Chabot. Getting children registered at birth helps to get them off to a good start. This bill encourages governments to enact laws and policies that give all children, including girls, a chance to be full participants in society. So I strongly support this bill and urge my colleagues to do so as well. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. {time} 1545
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