Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I'm in no way planning to filibuster--I wasn't even planning to speak--but I just wanted to clarify the procedure with the clerk. Both clerks are lawyers? No? So do you consult with lawyers to get their opinions? No? You're speaking just from experience, then? Do you have consultation with the Speaker? If the House leader asks for a ruling, does the Speaker then consult with you? In your past experience, is that what has happened?