And in no event shall debate continue beyond 11 50 a. M. Each member other than the majority and minority leaders and minority whip shall be limited to five minutes. The chair recognizes the gentleman from pennsylvania, r. Thompson, for five minutes. Mr. Thompson thank you, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, i rise today to speak about the strengthening career and Technical Education act for the 21st century, which well consider on the floor this champion. I proudly champion on the floor this afternoon. Im proudly championing this bill. America is ready for wain. First, id like to thank the house education Work Force Committee chairwoman Virginia Foxx and Ranking Member bobby scott for their support in bringing this bill to the floor. Want to thank the democratic lead, representative raja krystal griner, and my colleague and c. T. Caucus cochair jim langevin. Mcmorris hank cathy rodgers, leader mccarthy and steve scalise, who remains in awful our prayers for a full recovery. This legislation ai
Congress as they come together in the business of establishing righteous laws. We pray, lord, that your kingdom come, that you your will be done, as this place as it is in heaven. Only by your holy spirit can there be real unity. Real reconciliation, Real Solutions to the present issues that come through this house. Lord, your kingdom is righteousness, peace and joy. May your righteousness prevail. May your peace cover each member of the congress. Give them wisdom. May your joy be heard throughout the land. And may you bless the United States of america. N jesus name, amen. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance today will be led by the gentleman from michigan, mr. Kildee. Mr. Kildee i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under god, indivisi