on september 22, 1776, american nathan hale was hanged for spying on british troops. his familiarous last words, i regret i have one life to give to my country. this 4th of july we should pledge to ourselves and our nation, no matter the costs, we who live here now will never let the flag of freedom disappear from our land, a land that god has shed his grace upon. and that's the way it is. i yield back. . the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentlelady from texas rise? if there is no objection, the gentlewoman will be recognized for five minutes. ms. jackson lee: : let me thank the distinguished speaker and say to him i have enjoyed working with him and i thank him for his leadership. mr. speaker, i love america. there is no better country, and i think it is well to express it at the same time of acknowledging the importance of the world family and the respect and dignity that all people around the world deserve. so as i stand before my colleagues today recognizing that in a few days we'll celebrate america's birthday, it reminds me of the uniqueness of