I yield to the combat veteran from the 173rd who preceded the gentleman from California in the 173rd, 15\1/2\ minutes, and ask unanimous consent that he may yield time to other Members of the Veterans Caucus. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Putnam). Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Pennsylvania? There was no objection.
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