I am moved by Mr. Ribble's speech. I am moved by the sacrifices that men and women make every day serving this country. I do think nothing could be more appropriate than honoring the memory of Corporal Justin D. Ross by naming the post office building in De Pere, Wisconsin, after him. I urge all of my colleagues to join me in voting for this bill, H.R. 1228, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Farenthold) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1228, as amended. The question was taken. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being in the affirmative, the ayes have it.
Blake Farenthold: “I am moved by Mr. Ribble's speech. I am moved by the sacrifices that men and women make every day serving this country.…”
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