Louie Gohmert: “Clearly, when the Federal Government does that, it seemed to me that was a taking.”

The bill did not allow, for example, Puerto Rico to remain a territory.

I thank the gentleman for his comments. I know my friend mentioned he had been a sheriff. He has great expertise in knowing what he is talking about, and I appreciate his insights as a lawman. Madam Speaker, it is my pleasure and honor to…

I am so grateful to my fellow Texan, and I am not saying that lightly, dear friend, with whom a lot of battles have been fought for organizing this Special Order. And I can also honestly say that in my 18 years here I have never been more…

It is absolutely not the way to deal with it.