On the recordJune 5, 2012
Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the chairman for saving this very complicated and important piece of legislation as the last item that we deal with here today. My appreciation. With that, I yield back the balance of my time.
Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the chairman for saving this very complicated and important piece of legislation as the last item that we deal with here today. My appreciation. With that, I yield back the balance of my time.
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