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On the recordMarch 20, 2003
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing today so that the members of this subcommittee have an opportunity to review and discuss the administration's fiscal year 2004 budget request.
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Robert C. Byrd

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Senator Byrd expresses gratitude for the hearing on the budget request.

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