House Proceeding on Mar 4th, 2009 :: 0:00:00 to 0:20:00
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then they will recess until 11:00 a.m.. . a communication fm the speaker. the clerk: the washington, d march 4, 2009. i hereby appoint the honorable sheila jackson lee to act as speaker pro tempore on this day. signed, n ofhe house of

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representatives. the spear pro tempore: the pr guest chaplain, chaplain charita potter, national chaplain, american legion auxiliary, seaside, oregon. the chaplain: let us pray. dear lord, we thank you for this day and the opportunities

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it presents to us. fill us with a renewed spirit. never to waiver when the way is hard. prepare each of us with open hearts and broadened minds to face the many challenges set before us. direct our thoughts and emotions so that we may exhibit fair number and the practice of good core values. may the principles of justice,

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freedom, democratcy, and loyalty be ever preserved for a happy and secure america. open our eyes to the needs of others, make us sensitive to the issues of poverty, racial, sexual, and age discrimination, war, peace, pollution, and our environment. help us to recognize and grasp the opportunities for service

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that each one of us might make a difference. god, we thank you for this great nation and the service men and women who defend and protect our freedoms. help us to know how to best honor and support them, fill them with strength and courage to endure. may our blessings be with those suffering from the ravages of war and our duty to them be ever on our minds.

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Jesse L. Jr.Jackson: we are comforted by your presence as we pray f peaceful nation. in the name we pray, amen. the speaker pro tempore: the chair has examined the journal of the last day's proceedings and announce approval thereof. pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved.

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Speech By: Jesse L. Jr.Jackson

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Ted Poe: the pledge of allegiance will be led by the distinguished gentleman from texas, congressman poe. mr. poe: please join me in the pledge. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisle, with liberty

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Speech By: Ted Poe

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Speech By: Jesse L. Jr.Jackson

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Jesse L. Jr.Jackson: and justice for all.

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David Wu: the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman fr congressman wu, is recognized for one minute. mr. wu: ask permission to revise and extend. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, so ordered. mr. wu: thank you, madam speaker. i'm like to first welcome my father, casey wu, to the house gallery. it is also my distinct pleasure and honor to welcome our guest

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Speech By: David Wu

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David Wu: chaplain for today, ms. charita potter. she's the national chaplain for the american legion auxiliary and one of my constituents in oregon. she is also an active member of

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Jesse L. Jr.Jackson: community presbyterian church in cannon beach, oregon, where she participates in bay valentine's day case bible school, choir, and bible study. ms. potter has served in a number of leadership roles at both the state and national levels of the american legion auxiliary and i would like to thank her personally for ongoing service to our nation's veterans.

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Speech By: Jesse L. Jr.Jackson

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Jesse L. Jr.Jackson: she is joined today by her husband, toby, a retired navy ceebee. i ask my colleagues to join me in recognizes ms. potter to the service of her country. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro mpore: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. we thank the gentleman for his comments.

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Jesse L. Jr.Jackson: we are reminding members to refrain from references to persons in the gallery. after consultation among the speak earn the majority and minority leaders and with their consent,he chair announce that is when the two houses meet in joint meeting to hear the -- an address by the right

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Jesse L. Jr.Jackson: honorable gordon brown, prime minister of the united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland, only the doors immediately opposite the speaker and those immediately to her left and right will be opened. no one will be allowed on the floor of the house who does not have the privilege of e floor of the house. due to the large attendance that is anticipated, the rule

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Jesse L. Jr.Jackson: regarding the privilege of the floor must be strictly enforced. children of members will not be permitted on the floor. the cooping of all memberss -- cooperation of all members is requested. the practice of reserving seats prior to joint meeting by placard is not allowed. members may reserve their seats