ferschke to be recognized as sergeant ferschke's spouse for immigration purposes, the marriage itself would have had to have been consummated. and under the circumstances, this wasn't possible. and the law makes no allowance to the fact that mrs. ferschke was already pregnant with her husband's child before the marriage ceremony took place. on august 5 -- i would go on and tell additional details, but i'll just leave those for the statement that i have. and say that this is something that i think everyone has wanted to support all through this and it is a great moment for this family to hopefully finally complete this at this time at the tail end of this congress. so i urge my colleagues to support this very worthwhile legislation and i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady from california. ms. chu: i have no further speakers. i reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from texas. mr. poe: madam speaker, i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. poe: madam spea