Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I appreciate that. I appreciate all y' all being here and focusing on what this means for us. We are very fortunate that President Trump found a way to pay our troops this Wednesday on their payday. For those of you who aren't aware, this country has never, for the last 148 years, because of congressional inaction, failed to pay the troops on time. (09:58–10:07)
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