Society this morning over on the house side. They allowed a senator to go across on the house side. The presiding officer knows, she served there. Once in a while we get to go over there. They were kind enough to invite us over there this morning. They did remarkable work on this legislation and are continuing their advocacy today even as we speak, and we are grateful for their for their work. Autism speaks is another Great Organization thats done enormous work to bring us to where we are today. And the arc as well. A lot of americans know about the arc, the National Downs Syndrome Society as well as autism speaks. So were grateful for their support but we still have a ways to go. One of the best ways to ensure that this legislation will get over the goal line we dont want to use too many football analogies here, but if were if were getting close, even if were in the socalled red zone, were not in the end zone yet. We have a ways to go. But one of the best ways to make sure that that h
[captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2012] speaker pro tempore on this day. Signed, john a. Boehner, speaker of the house of representatives. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to the order of the house of january 17, 2012, the chair will now recognize members from lists submitted by the majority and minority leaders for morning hour debate. The chair will alternate recognition between the parties with each party limited to one hour and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and the minority whip limited to five minutes each, but in no event shall debate continue beyond 11 50 a. M. The chair recognizes the gentleman from oregon, mr. Blumenauer, for five minutes. Mr. Blumenauer thank you, mr. Speaker. Its difficult to focus on the task at hand in the aftermath of a shooting rampage in my district yesterday. With at least 10,000 people in a shopping mall, a young man allegedly and some eyewitnesses with body armor and semiautomatic weapon discharged 60 shots
The debate, a project to encourage them to stage their own debates on the very issues which the u. K. Yb are discussing in the combat. We know schools across the country are tuning in to watch and that is hugely welcome. Just on process and housekeeping, let me say the following. First, nyp who wish to speak should stand in their place, or raise their hands if seated in a wheelchair. Secondly, and most importantly, nyp should always say their name and region at the beginning of their speech. Otherwise the official record of our proceedings will be deficient. The writers will not know who you are unless you say. If you be good enough to pause, momentarily, before you start your speech, that will give an opportunity for the microphone to be activated. Your gain here youre going to hear from the leader of the house and the leader, whom is my delight to welcome here today. Leader of the house andrew, and angela. And the Parliament Tear undersecretary of state at the department of education
To represent their issues and values. What ive not ever heard on the campaign trail was besides the fact that youre black or because youre black, heres what we want to do. Theyve asked me questions about values and issues, and thats an amazing thing. I think it speaks to the evolution of South Carolina and of our nation. It speaks to the heart of the good people in our nation and specifically of our state. I would say this more importantly than the complexion that i have, i think back to growing up in a singleparent household. Id love to speak to the single moms out there and say dont give up on your kids. It may get tough, it may be challenging, but all things are truly possible in this nation. I was speaking with jim clyburn, another part of the family here. I was talking to jim on thursday and i said, what do you think . Hes like i dont know what to think. And we sat there for a few minutes and chatted. When it comes to things specific to South Carolina our delegation works incredib
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