Greg Walden: “Indeed, Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIRMAN. The gentleman is recognized for 5…”

I thank the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Mullin), my friend, for his very generous, over-the-top words. We have had a great working relationship. He is a fierce fighter for the causes he believes in and has been a terrific legislator and…

I have no other speakers on this legislation, so I urge its passage, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I want to thank my dear friend and colleague from Georgia (Mr. Carter) for his leadership on so many issues before the committee and for his very kind and generous words. I will miss serving with Mr. Carter. He has been a terrific member…

I thank all my colleagues who came down tonight to share these words. I want to assure the American people--it feels like a eulogy--I am actually still alive but deeply indebted for their generosity, their kindness, and their words…