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On the recordFebruary 16, 2011
I respect the gentleman, but there were individuals who wanted to debate on the amendment of Ms. Chu, and I think we are allowed to do that except that the gentleman rose on his point of order and started speaking to it before we could strike the last word. Will others be allowed to debate before the gentleman pursues his point of order? The Acting CHAIR. The Members may offer pro forma amendments. But when an amendment is offered, there is no requirement that any point of order be reserved rather than pressed.

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