Doc Hastings: “I am very pleased to yield to the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Lowey), the ranking member of this distinguished…”

Through you, I would advise my friend that I have no further speakers, and I am prepared to close if he is.

By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 1017 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: ____________________

When I asked the gentleman to speak, I didn't mean for him to take my time. I yield an additional 15 seconds to the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Raskin) for closing purposes.

For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Cole), my friend, pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time yielded is…