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Karen Bass: “I thank the gentleman for his offer, but given that I am the designee for Representative Jackson Lee, I don't feel it is…”

On the recordJune 21, 2012
I thank the gentleman for his offer, but given that I am the designee for Representative Jackson Lee, I don't feel it is appropriate for me to withdraw the amendment. I would simply close by saying that the purpose of the amendment is to recognize the importance of developing a diverse and highly skilled technical workforce within the DOI, and all studies have indicated that there is a serious lack of diversity. With that, I yield back the balance of my time. {time} 1030
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Karen Bass
Democratic · California
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Jun 21, 2012

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