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Jerry Lewis: I will use just a few seconds to close. We oppose this amendment for security purposes. This language should remain in…

On the recordMarch 15, 2006
I will use just a few seconds to close. We oppose this amendment for security purposes. This language should remain in the bill to make certain that Dubai Ports World does not have any management control or authority over any of our major ports.
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Jerry Lewis
California

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