mr. reyes: 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. the speaker: without objection, the gentleman from texas, mr. reyes, is recognized for one minute. mr. reyes is recognized for one minute. mr. reyes: thank you, madam speaker. and it is a real honor and privilege to have i reserve the balance of my timi leon here this morning -- and it's a real honor and privilege to have rabbi leon here this morning. i know that back in my district, back in el paso people have gotten up extra early to see the rabbi give our opening prayer. it's a real honor and a real privilege and pleasure. thank you, madam speaker. and i yield back. the speaker: 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 ohio rise? mr. boehner: to address the house for one minute. the speaker: without objection.

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