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Thomas R. Carper: I know these people have been waiting to hear my statement, Mr. Chairman, but I am going to disappoint them and ask…

On the recordFebruary 26, 2003
I know these people have been waiting to hear my statement, Mr. Chairman, but I am going to disappoint them and ask unanimous consent that my statement be entered in the record and we will move right to the questions.
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Thomas R. Carper
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congress.gov
Feb 26, 2003

Editor's note · Context

Requesting to skip his opening statement to proceed with questions.

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