Reclaiming my time, I'd like to just point out, of course what the gentleman from Massachusetts says is absolutely correct. The Acting CHAIR. The time of the gentleman has expired. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Sessions). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.
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