Chaka Fattah: “I agree with the spirit. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Kennedy).”

Can I inquire how much time is remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Pennsylvania has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining.

We at one point had a lot of back and forth.

Let me thank the ranking member. The fact of the matter is, notwithstanding what was offered to the House as the picture of America, we actually live in the greatest country in the world. We have the strongest economy. We are the…

I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 minutes. {time} 1715