Well, I think the gentleman from Massachusetts makes a good point. I think once we start down this slippery slope it is really not in the best interests of this institution. And I think, talking to Members privately on both sides of the aisle, I think that we have clearly overreached here. I have no problem with the floor privileges, but the wellness center is a different animal.
Hon. Michael G. Oxley: “Well, I think the gentleman from Massachusetts makes a good point. I think once we start down this slippery slope it is…”
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