I take notice that the Speaker pro tempore has changed, and I am very pleased that one of the leaders of the legislation that we are taking up today is now serving as Speaker pro tempore. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from the District of Columbia (Ms. Norton), whom I have known all of my career and consider a friend and mentor.
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