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On the recordSeptember 28, 2023
In short, this is overly broad. I repeat, this is overly broad. As an American of Arab ancestry and a Christian, it would, in fact, be devastating to the Chaldean community left in Iraq. It would be devastating to the support we have. Mr. Chair, representing one of the largest Chaldean districts in the country, I meet every week with these Iraqi Christians who know that their families depend on our continued engagement. Mr. Chair, I oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The time of the gentlewoman has expired.
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Darrell Issa
Republican · California

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