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Raúl Grijalva: Again, the amendment is not necessary, and it is an attempt to delay and to put further risk to the Florida Gulf Coast…

On the recordSeptember 11, 2019
Again, the amendment is not necessary, and it is an attempt to delay and to put further risk to the Florida Gulf Coast, and I would urge its defeat. More importantly, I think concrete, real policy initiatives to enhance opportunities for women and people of color in this country are something this Congress should undertake as a whole. But crocodile tears on this particular piece of legislation and this amendment aren't going to do it. I urge opposition. I urge its defeat. Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment, as modified, offered by the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Gosar). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it. recorded vote
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Raúl Grijalva
Democratic · Arizona
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Sep 11, 2019

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