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John Garamendi: “I thank the gentleman from New York (Mr. Tonko), my friend and colleague, for the passion and commitment he has to his…”

On the recordSeptember 6, 2016
I thank the gentleman from New York (Mr. Tonko), my friend and colleague, for the passion and commitment he has to his people and to the American people and beyond. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. ____________________
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California
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Sep 6, 2016

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