[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 190 (Tuesday, December 15, 2009)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E3004] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. BRETT GUTHRIE of kentucky in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 15, 2009 Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I participated in an official trip to the Middle East to visit troops and commanders on the ground. As a result, I missed two votes on Monday, December 14, 2009. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall votes 969 and 970. ____________________