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Barbara Lee: “Of course, I fully disagree with the gentleman. This is about questioning our moral objectives. Using millions of…”

On the recordJune 27, 2024
Of course, I fully disagree with the gentleman. This is about questioning our moral objectives. Using millions of people's lives as a negotiating tactic is truly questionable and despicable. Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Perry). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.
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Barbara Lee
Democratic · California
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Jun 27, 2024

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