[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 23, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1536]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 23, 2008

  Mr. CARTER. Madam Speaker, on rollcall Nos. 512 (H.R. 6493--The 
Aviation Safety Enhancement Act), 513 (H. Res. 1311--Expressing Support 
for the Designation of National GEAR UP Day), and 514 (H. Res. 1202--
Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Guard Youth Challenge 
Day), I was unfortunately unable to vote due to flight difficulties en 
route to the Capitol.
  Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea''.

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