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“I thank the gentleman for yielding. I urge all Members to support the Perry amendment. While this amendment raises an issue that is different from this bill, it is an important facet to understanding the seriousness of the Energy Secretary's plan. This is a perfecting amendment that will enhance public transparency, congressional oversight of department plans and operations, and bring certainty in planning for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and efforts to keep it appropriately filled for emergencies. I thank the gentleman for his concern in offering this amendment. Again, I have no objection, and I urge a ``yes'' vote.”