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John Garamendi: I am sure the admiral is able to read the amendment and would understand it doesn't go into effect until the command…

On the recordMay 27, 2010
I am sure the admiral is able to read the amendment and would understand it doesn't go into effect until the command structure, including the President of the United States, says it is okay and the review has been completed.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California
Source
govinfo.gov
May 27, 2010

Editor's note · Context

The speaker is discussing the conditions under which an amendment will take effect.

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