I utilized the opportunity of the rules to rise to a question of personal privilege due to the statements attributed in the press that I mentioned before to a spokesperson. which I stated and restated I believe were totally uncalled for and unacceptable. I thank all of you for having listened to me with such courtesy. It is for someone who arrived as a 4yearold refugee with his family fleeing oppression. an extraordinary moment in the midst of the sadness of the day. and the offense that I felt. it is an extraordinary moment to be able to rise and invoke the rules of the House to seek the attention of the representatives of this extraordinary Nation. So I thank each and every one of you for your patience and your courtesy. At this point. after thanking Mr.