He was instrumental in the search for mutual understanding among the world's religions. I express my deepest condolences for your loss and pray that a worthy successor will arise – a successor who will protect the oldest Christians in the Middle East and prevent the persecution of religious minorities. As you know I have worked to condemn violations of religious freedom throughout the world. As a member of the Subcommittee on the Middle East and the International Religious Freedom Caucus, I am alarmed especially at the dwindling number of Christians in the Middle East. A good friend of mine, Caroline Glick, wrote in the Jerusalem Post a column on this very issue.
PAUL D. RYAN, Speaker of the House of Representatives. MORNING-HOUR DEBATE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the order of the House of January 6, 2015, the Chair will now recognize Members from lists submitted by the majority and minority leaders for morning-hour debate. The Chair will alternate recognition between the parties, with each party limited to 1 hour and each Member other than the majority and minority leaders and the minority whip limited to 5 minutes, but in no event shall debate continue beyond 1:50 p.m. AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF MILITARY FORCE The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr.