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Ken Calvert: “We need to stand by our allies and oppose Iran. This amendment is not helpful. I encourage all of our colleagues to vote…”

On the recordJune 18, 2019
We need to stand by our allies and oppose Iran. This amendment is not helpful. I encourage all of our colleagues to vote ``no'' on this amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Ted Lieu). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.
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Ken Calvert
Republican · California
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govinfo.gov
Jun 18, 2019

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