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On the recordJanuary 8, 2014
Thank you very much. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlelady from Illinois (Ms. Duckworth), who will speak on behalf of not only her constituents but the entire country. She has come to Congress, hit the ground running, and continues to remind us of our veterans and the sacrifices that they have made, and to ensure their economic security. So many live on food stamps, unfortunately, as we speak. So thank you for being here.
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Barbara Lee
Democratic · California

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