There was a quote that said, it is a ``fly you can love.'' The point I am making here is that the folks that oppose the gentleman's bill and oppose what we are trying to do here are the same folks that are quoted as saying this maggot is a fly we could love and do not care how it affects the community at hand. That is the point I am trying to make.
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We have worked on this language, and I have corrected some problems we had with it. And we are happy to accept the language if the gentleman will accept our support for this.
I would be happy to do that. I have a tremendous amount of respect for the gentleman. There have been many unrelated issues that we have worked on together in the past, and we would be happy to do that.
Again just for clarification, I would ask unanimous consent that the amendment be read so we understand which amendment is before us. The Acting CHAIRMAN. Without objection, the Clerk will read the amendment. There was no objection. The…
I would like claim time in opposition, even though I am not opposed. The Acting CHAIRMAN. Without objection, the gentleman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
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