mr. schiff. the position is very narrow that the request pertains to this divisiveness in this instance there is a legitimate worry that a decision in favor could be the narrow end and mr. schiff asked about the legal domain this might apply. i want to ask about the authority if the fbi prevails come fbi will be required to write the code for the government. where does this authority and for example is it the position of the fbi that he has the authority to compel the inclusion of code into a new device, can you paint a bright line with respect to where you think the authority ends? >> i don't think you can or should. i think the department of justice and the lawyers that are representing are situated to do that i think that these are reasonable questions because the judges on both coasts have to interpret what is the meaning of the act and i'm not somebody call the fight to answer that one. >> at this point in time it is into the leave of the fbi that the authority could go beyond what it has re

mr. schiff: mr. speaker, i rise in support of h.con.res. 75, which was passed unanimously monday evening by the house. i regret a family commitment kept me from being present for the vote on this important bill which i'm proud to co-sponsor. it has been with who aror and dismay we watched the barbaric acts of isil against ethnic and religious minorities in syria and iraq. proud people including christians who have lived there for centuries have been wiped out in a campaign of rape and murder. the acts by isil qualify as genocide and must be called as such. the global community has a duty stemming both from the convention and humanity to destroy and defeat isil and provide safe haven for those fleeing these acts. ethnic -- those responsible must face justice. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back. for what purpose does the gentleman from michigan seek recognition? >> to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >>