mr. bilirakis: we must -- mr. bilirakis: since coming to congress, doctors in my district have consistently stressed the unsustainableability -- unsustainability of the s.g.r. and how it impedes long-term business models. it's a temporary stop-gap measure to avert the payment flip. doctors have to have certainty. we a shortage of doctors in the state of florida and it's only going to get worse. we must repeal the s.u.r. and replace it. it has led to uncertainty for medical providers, again, as i said, which threatens patient care. again, access to care is what it's all about and i'm glad that the chairman of the energy and commerce committee, chairman upton, has made this a top priority, fixing the s.g.r., again, not only is he associated with reimbursement rates and physician practices, it affect house the center for medicare and medicaid services plans to update medicare advantage rates. i know that seniors in my district. congress not allows the s.g.r. cuts to take effect, congress is assuming these cuts will ta

mr. bilirakis, for five minutes. mr. bilirakis: thank you, mr. speaker. i appreciate it very much. mr. speaker, today i rise to honor and commemorate the 192nd anniversary of greek independence day. like the american revolutionaries who fought for independence and established this great republic we call the land of the free and home of the brave, greek freedom fighters similarly began an arduous struggle to win independence for greece and its people 190 years ago. of course march 25th. the greeks faced four centuries of ottoman oppression. a david versus goliath situation if you will. beginning the revolution on march 25 was no coincidence. this was the holy day dedicated to the mother of god. and as such they had their champion, their savior, and their protector by their side. the archbishop vowed raise the flag of revolution over the monastery, liberty or death became their battle cry. as is true in our own country, the price of freedom was great with brave men and women fighting for god and country and the hope of a better world for future generations. our greek broast sacrificed mu

mr. bilirakis: he was a veteran of world war ii, the first and longest tenured president on the world down soifl hellenes and the founder of the orthodox christian charities. andy's contribution to the greek orthodox church must also not be overlooked. his devotion was an ince tration to -- inspiration to all of us. he is an example of how christ instructed us to live. the hel lembings nic and orthodox communities have lost an unparalleled leader but we can rest assured his love for america, greek, and -- greece and cyprus will continue in the many live he is touched. may his memory be eternal. thank you, mr. speaker. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. for what purpose does the gentleman from dwyer seek recognition? mr. carney: to address the house for one minute and revise and extend. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. carney: i rise to recognize the life achievements of the honorable loretta wooten. this march as we celebrate the remarkable contributions women have made throughout our mation's -- nation's hi