[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 116 (Tuesday, July 15, 2008)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1468] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. AL GREEN of texas in the house of representatives Tuesday, July 15, 2008 Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Madam Speaker, yesterday I was unavailable to vote and missed the votes on: H. Res. 1067--Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the crossing of the North Pole by the USS Nautilus (SSN 571) and its significance in the history of both our Nation and the world (Rep. Courtney--Armed Services). H. Res. 1080--Honoring the extraordinary service and exceptional sacrifice of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), known as the Screaming Eagles (Rep. Whitfield--Armed Services). H. Con. Res. 297--Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the integration of the United States Armed Forces. (Rep. Rogers (AL)--Armed Services). Although each of those bills passed by an overwhelming margin, I respectfully request the opportunity to record my position. Had I been present I would have voted ``yea''' on rollcalls 486, 487, and 488. ____________________