I want to thank my good friend, the gentleman from California, for his support of H.R. 1845, in particular, the SMART Act, and congratulate him, as well, on his distinguished career since he will be retiring at the end of this session of Congress as well. At this time I yield as much time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Matsui), the principal author of the Medicare IVIG Act.
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