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On the recordSeptember 12, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I strongly support this legislation, and I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on H.R. 5936, as amended. And I want to express, again, my deep appreciation in working with the majority to get this bill done. It is really important to those of us in southern California, and I cannot overstate how much this means to the veterans community in California. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
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Mark Takano
Democratic · California

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