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On the recordJune 26, 2024
Once again, I am urging opposition to this amendment because it is just an example of what I said earlier in terms of withdrawing from the rest of the world. Our young people, people who want to engage with the world to make this world a better place, deserve to be able to do that. This cut takes us back to, I think, the levels at 2019. That is unacceptable. Mr. Chairman, I oppose this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Brecheen). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.
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Democratic · California
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