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On the recordJuly 17, 2012
Well, Mr. Tonko, thank you for joining us this evening. I thank our two gentlemen from the armed services who were here earlier. And, yes, our best days do lie ahead. It's about public policies, it's about the entrepreneurial spirit, and it's about America's desire to be the best. We're going to make it in America. We're going to make it in America because we will, once again, make things in America. We will rebuild the American middle class. It's about policy, it's about the spirit of America. It can be done and it will be done, and we're here to see that it does get done. Mr. Tonko, thank you for this evening. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. Announcement by the Speaker Pro Tempore The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair will remind all Members that it is not in order to bring to the attention of the House an occupant in the gallery. ____________________
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

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