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Jim Costa: I thank the gentlewoman. Her time has expired, and we all are sympathetic about the challenges that the states that have…

On the recordSeptember 18, 2019
I thank the gentlewoman. Her time has expired, and we all are sympathetic about the challenges that the states that have been subject to the flooding of the Mississippi River.
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Jim Costa
Democratic · California

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Acknowledging the challenges faced by flood-affected states.

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