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On the recordMay 26, 2011
I voice my strong opposition to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2012, H.R. 1540. Unfortunately during a busy legislative day, I missed the roll call for this important bill, which passed the House of Representatives today. Had I been present on the House Floor, I would have cast a ``no'' vote on the legislation. ____________________
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

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