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Steve Womack: In reclaiming my time, Mr. Chairman, I would just simply say that we have the list. On the list are, certainly, items…

On the recordJuly 23, 2013
In reclaiming my time, Mr. Chairman, I would just simply say that we have the list. On the list are, certainly, items that would go to the very core of the capability of the Afghan National Security Forces in order for them to be able to protect themselves and to be able to protect us as we continue to prepare for leaving that theater of operation. So I am strongly opposed to the gentleman's amendment. At this time, in my having no further comments, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Garamendi). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.
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Steve Womack
Republican · Arkansas
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Jul 23, 2013

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