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On the recordJuly 17, 2018
I appreciate my colleague's desire to show additional support for a program important to her constituents. Unfortunately, the amendment does not do what she intends it to do; therefore, I must oppose the amendment. Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of my time.
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Ken Calvert
Republican · California

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