[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 102 (Wednesday, July 17, 2013)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1078] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. DUNCAN HUNTER of california in the house of representatives Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, the purpose of my statement is to inform the House that my absence last week, from July 8 to July 12, and on Tuesday of this week, July 16, was due to a necessary surgical procedure called anterior cervical disc fusion, performed by an outstanding team of professionals. With recovery underway, I'm eager to get back to work alongside the rest of my colleagues. ____________________