rabbi davidson is president of the westchester board of rabbis. he's served temple bethal since 2002 and before that served at the central synagogue in new york city. he has a long distinguished career serving on the boards of many charitable organizations, interfaith coalitions and prestigious jewish organizations. he served as chair of the central conference of the american rabbis committee on justice, peace and religious liberties, vice chair of the commission on social action of reform judaism. he shares the commission's task force on israel and world affairs. rabbi davidson is a member of the hew brew nation's council and serves on the clergy advisory board of interfaith of new york state. rabbi davidson is a worthy entry into the long role of distinguished guests. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the chair will entertain up to 15 further requests for one-minute speeches on each side of the aisle. for what purpose does the gentleman from tennessee rise? mr. cohen: to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend. the speaker

does anyone know the brand of motorcycle -- [laughter] harley-davidson is made there.knows, he will lead is now in the pledge of allegiance. >> and so it. and -- salute. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> please retire the colors. thank you. >> we need to give everyone a nice hand for dressing up in these uniforms. it is a little warm. you can be seated now. many years ago as a much younger man actually going into vietnam, in my first three days there, i could not believe the oppressive heat and humidity of vietnam. that was difficult, but i know that some of these people i have talked to in iraq had actually been put on patrols with 80 pounds and more of equipment with 110, 115 degree heat. we have to fight in places that have of better climate, perhaps. we have introduced everyone for the indication -- invocation, and he has been mobilized from the special robert inv give theocation -- from the special reserves give theinvocati

today i rise to honor marma davidson a great educator and leader. varma has worked in the south florida office for the federation of teachers for many years and has run an extraordinary program for retired teachers in our community. after a total career of 45 years she's decided to retire this year and i would like to thank her for her service and wish her a wonderful retirement. people like her are what make south florida the best place to live in the contry. her lifelong dedication to teachers and her commitment and have had a real and lasting impact. her decision to retire this year she said she wants to leave while i'm still in love. close quote. that sentiment truly captures her spirit and while%the boca raton office will surely be sad to see her go, we respect her wise decision and wish her the very best in the next phase of her life. thank you. . the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back. for what purpose does the gentleman from louisiana rise? >> to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. fl