Sheila Jackson Lee: “May I determine what time is left, please. The CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Texas has 4\1/2\ minutes remaining.”

Let me say, Mr. Speaker, as I close, we must be responsible-- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman is no longer recognized. Members are reminded to direct their remarks to the Chair.

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