[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 159 (Tuesday, December 13, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2514]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                           HON. TRENT FRANKS

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 13, 2005

  Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. Mr. Speaker, I deeply regret that I was unable 
to be present on the House floor to cast my vote in favor of H.R. 4297: 
the Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act of 2005. This bill will 
maintain and expand the low-tax environment that has catalyzed our 
Nation's now-booming economy. I strongly support this legislation. 
Please be assured that I would have voted in favor of the legislation 
had I been present, and I look forward to voting in favor of the 
conference report.

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