Mark Takano: “I am a new Member of Congress. I am having to get my arms around this…”

On the recordFebruary 13, 2013

I am a new Member of Congress. I am having to get my arms around this issue.

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Democratic · California

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Takano expresses his need to understand the issue as a new member.

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Mark Takano: “I am a new Member of Congress. I am having to get my arms around this issue.”