[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 172 (Wednesday, November 7, 2007)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2351] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS of maryland in the house of representatives Wednesday, November 7, 2007 Mr. CUMMINGS. Madam Speaker, on November 5, 2007, due to personal obligations, I missed the following recorded votes: Roll No. 1034, on the Motion to Close Portions of the Conference Making Appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes; had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.'' Roll No. 1035, on H.R. 513--The National Heroes Credit Protection Act; had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.'' Roll No. 1036, on H. Res. 744--Recognizing the contributions of Native American veterans and calling upon the President to issue a proclamation urging the people of the United States to observe a day in honor of Native American veterans; had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.'' ____________________