Mike Gallagher: “I hereby remove my name as cosponsor of H.R. 1297. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Mrvan). The gentleman's request is…”

I had to remain home in Green Bay, Wisconsin to attend to a family matter and was unable to vote. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 79 and ``yea'' on rollcall No. 80. PERSONAL EXPLANATION

That requires, however, a common purpose and common understanding of the opportunities and the challenges.

I think that would be like very helpful.

I cannot emphasize this point enough--even as the United States considers actions to protect our national security interests, we must also maintain and protect our economic and trade interests as well.